Winter Storage

Pastor John · Nov 29, 2016

I'm sure this has been discussed before but moisture on the tractor yesterday morning has me wondering what is the best accommodations for the old cast iron tractors?
I entered the enclosed barn and noticed the cement floor was completely wet and everything cast on the tractor covered with moisture. When I released the brakes to move it out of the barn they were frozen in place. I just had that tractor out a week ago. (Took a couple of nudges With the clutch to break them loose).
I have the Other tractor (SC) in a three sided shed which has a dirt floor.
Is the SC in a better place?

John Saeli · Nov 29, 2016

Pastor!! Hanging the DC Off the ceiling is definitely a great idea!! Will keep real dry up there!! By all means, hang the SC's also!!

Ande · Nov 29, 2016

First question I thought was there moisture in the brakes from washing it off before putting it to bed?. My thoughts are you disconnected the batteries I see, you have her under cover. Cant see what else you can do. Once it freezes I think everything will be good. Freezing dry's out stuff
I basically got everything in, and disconnected batteries, and did the best I could to protect all of it. Will post pictures later.

Pastor John · Nov 29, 2016

Off the wall.
He He. One of these days I'll remember how to hold a smartphone when I take pictures.
Off the ceiling will definitely help the tires
Actually I did wash the tractor prior to shedding it. Good observation!

tomturkey · Nov 29, 2016

With recent rain and unusually higher temps our dew points have been higher. Cooler concrete and cast and warm moist air, equals condensation. Not much we can do about that short of keeping things in a heated structure. But one lesson learned from your experience, if you wash them drive them a bit to drive the moisture out of those brakes clutch and other close fitting friction devices. Have a wonderful day preacher. gobble

gtractorfan · Nov 29, 2016

One thing I think would help a little is to put plastic sheeting under the tractors to keep the floor moisture from migrating upward. Also a small reciprocating fan to move air.

Ron Sa · Nov 30, 2016

A cold period followed by warm humid weather will cause sweating on surfaces that do not absorb moisture---like a tea glass and concrete and machinery.

I have to keep my MIG welder in a heated area otherwise the wire spool will sweat causing the wire to rust and then the feed cable plugs with rust. New cables are expensive. Sigh!!

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