[AT] And Now For Something Different - A Tractor Problem

[CEE VILL]

I have heard of adding isopropyl (dry gas) to transmission / rear end units 
to bring moisture into suspension in the oil to prevent freeze up.  Probably 
not a good plan for a hydraulic system. For this problem you might try 
adding Dexron.  Dexron is a premium hydraulic oil with a super all season 
additive package that would hopefully be compatible with your hydraulic 
system.  Once warmed up to emulsify the water, it might keep it mixed.
On the other hand, Ralph Goff might have some really good cold weather 
advise.

Charlie V. in WNY


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>Subject: [AT] And Now For Something Different  -  A Tractor Problem
>Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:30:33 GMT
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>Like Ol' Rog, I'm not too sure which is the antique, me or the tractor.
>I'm using a Farmall 1086 on a large snowblower.  The problem is that this 
>tractor has hydraulic steering and clutch.  When it is cold out there is no 
>steering nor clutch.  Sometimes if it runs an hour or so it warms up enough 
>for these functions to work.  Sometimes not.  Appears that the hydraulic 
>system is frozen up.  But I have just replaced all the fluid and filter 
>last fall and the tractor has not run an hour since then.
>Any suggestions?
>Richard
>In Central NY
>(Looking out the window at 3 feet of snow!)
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