[AT] AC-170 Diesel starts in the cold

[carl gogol]

Thanks for all the comments orange.
The crack goes between two frost plugs and actually stops (as far as I can 
tell) at the outside edge of the bosses that outline the plugs.  I will 
probably have it stitched because it seemed like such a big issue to the 
dealer as well as "around these parts here" in general.  It will not cost a 
fortune and will be something that will significantly enhance value down the 
road should I ever sell it.  My second choice would be JB weld.  Although I 
have used "leak plug in a can", there is just something about it that seems 
like cheating to me.  Just a self-imposed viewpoint about doing it "right" - 
although my value system would allow it to be used in a pinch until one has 
the time to do it right.  When the first D-14's engine was rebuilt, I had 
the meaningless crack between two cylinders fixed, because it just seemed 
like the right way to do it - to me.

It isn't here yet, part of the deal was not to be too impatient in receiving 
it, let him combine it with another trip out this way before the end of the 
year.

It has a block heater and can't wait to try it - it was -3 F here this AM.

Carl Gogol
Manlius, NY
AC 170 D
(2) AC D-14, AC 914H
Simplicity 3112 & 7116
Kubota F-2400