[AJD] Mike's B - crankcase

[Bus Driver]

I think it probably was a bad idea. Running the 1939 G during the 40's and
early 50's on kerosene we rarely had to drain excess fluid from the
crankcase because we worked the tractor to the limit most of the time. But
lighter use while burning kerosene could result in dilution of the crankcase
oil from unburned fuel. The amount of fluid in the crankcase could actually
increase during use. I would use only the proper oil and change it
frequently for purposes of flushing
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald L. Cook" <rlcook at pionet.net>
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Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: [AJD] Mike's B - crankcase


> Years ago we used to idle the old '41 "A" with distillate in the
> crankcase a couple times a year to help keep it clean.  I never saw it
> with the crankcase cover off, so I have no idea if it was a good idea or
> not, but I bet it kept it cleaned out.
>
> Ron Cook
> Salix, IA
>
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