[AT] stiff tractor day

[Ralph Goff]

Dan, you were even colder than Sask. this morning. Only -32 here. I'm just
thankful I don't have to start any engines today. I could if I had to but I
figure we're both better off if I just leave them til the weather  warms up
a bit.
Ralph in Sask.
http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/

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Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 9:33 AM
Subject: [AT] stiff tractor day


> -34F here this morning and not supposed to warm up much during
> the day today.  I'm not looking forward to starting the 1850 to feed
> this afternoon.  With it plugged in I know it will start right up but
> even letting the hydraulic oil circulate for a while doesn't get that
> warm oil through the power steering cylinders and loader cylinder
> until you've actually used them for a while.
>
> My diesel pickup was plugged in and started right up after I finally
> got the switch turned far enough to engage the starter.  Just about
> needed a pipewrench and a cheater on it to do that. Maybe it's time
> for an in-cab heater?
>
>
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