[AT] Starting in the Cold

[Mike Sloane]

6 volt systems can have problems in cold weather. The battery voltage 
drops about one volt for every 10° drop in temperature below about 60°. 
So the critical thing is to either keep the battery warm or fully 
charged. Folks used to remove their battery and keep in indoors at 
night, while others placed an old quilt over it and put a trouble light 
next to it.

It also helps to throw a container of "Dri-Gas" into the fuel tank, as 
moisture from condensation doesn't help.

And, of course, IH recommended changing to 10 WT oil in the winter to 
make it easier for the engine to turn over. I use 10W40 or 15W40 in all 
of my tractors for that reason, but some people prefer using "straight" oil.

Mike


On 10/30/2010 6:33 PM, Ben Wagner wrote:
> This is the promised 2nd question, if the emails arrive in the proper
> order.
>
> I was planning to use the Super A to push snow.  However, on some of
> these cold mornings, I cannot get the engine to start well (if at all).
> Does anyone have some tips to start antique tractors in the cold?
>
> I am sure you probably have some valuable tips.
>
> Ben Wagner
>
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