Winter Storage

Winter Storage

So it’s finally time to put Cornelius away for the winter. I am fortunate enough to have an extra 10 feet at the front of my garage where the truck can be kept and still allow two vehicles to park normally. And while tight, there is also enough room to get at most everything so that I can pull a part or two off for restoration over the winter.

Cornelius in Winter Storage

Cornelius in Winter Storage

I’ve put together a winter storage to-do list that I have compiled from a few sources, and this is pretty much what I’ve followed for Cornelius. Have any thoughts or additions?

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Grounded

Grounded

I took a closer look at some of the wiring connections on Cornelius, and noted that the main ground strap from the battery to the frame looked tired and frayed.

New 14-Inch #2 Ground Strap Installed

New 14-Inch #2 Ground Strap Installed

While grounding is critical for any automotive electrical system, it is especially so on a 6-volt system! Connections must be clean and tight throughout. Also, you need to remember that a 6-volt system utilizes twice the amperage (current through the wiring) that a 12-volt system does, so the wiring needs to be sized accordingly. You can use #2 wires for the starter and ground on a 12-volt system, but you should use #0 for a 6-volt system (no less than #2 for ground strap).

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