High Elevation and Winterization help?

[SpeshalK_82]

Next October, I will be attending Wyotech in Laramie, Wyoming. I currently live and drive around the sea level elevation and will be moving to around 7,200 feet. How will this affect my 22R and what can I do with my weber 32/36 to help. Also, what are some of the better things to do as far as winterization is concerned where the temps get down to an average of 8 degrees in the winter ?? Any suggestions and help are greatly appreciated.

- Speshal K

[reb]

Use low viscosity oil--10W30 or 10W40 will be ok. A 50-50 mixture of antifreeze will be adequate. If you have a windshield washer, it will require antifreeze (not engine antifreeze), too. Re-jetting the carburetor might be good, tho I am not familiar with yours. The computer control on the later models compensates for altitude. Make sure your heater and defroster work. Take care in driving on the icy winter roads.

Good luck. That is some beautiful country. I used to live just south of there. We Coloradans could always tell when we crossed the state line because of the strong cross winds there. It is said that the locals there use logging chains hanging from the trees as wind gauges.

[GregoryM]

Although not strictly necessary, a 120 volt heater that pre-warms the coolant, sure is nice. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and make things nice and toasty on those co-o-o-ld mornings. Good luck at Wyotech.

[Rycam]

Rejetting may be "automatic"? Carbs measure air volume...not density...so the higher you go, the richer the mixture will be. This may help in winter. I lived near sea level, now my carbed 1984 lives at 3500'-4200' feet. Does Weber have a database?

Some people use stick-on-the-pan oil heaters to keep the oil warm. You can get an advantage if you can park your truck in a garage as you will notice a higher overnight temp if it is stored indoors. This keeps your coolant and battery warmer too, as the hot engine will heat the garage to some degree, and minimize heat-loss to the wind. Also, if this is your daily driver, a garaged truck is the sh*t...as long as you can get the garage door open. Frozen shut door handles, and iced windshields suck when your need to get to work on time!

Congrats on the move!

[Rycam]

Originally Posted by reb

It is said that the locals there use logging chains hanging from the trees as wind gauges.

I have heard a steel post with a heavy steel chain is called an "Idaho weather vane"!

[SpeshalK_82]

Thanks for your help guys and thanks for the luck at Wyotech.

- Speshal K