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Re: Freezin' Diesels
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Posted by Bill(Wis) on December 18, 2005 at 06:49:26 from (12.75.191.122):
In Reply to: Freezin' Diesels posted by Allan in NE on December 18, 2005 at 06:31:32:
If you can get the tractor started, let it warm up really good before using, also run the highest temp thermostat you can. Put some sort of side curtains over the engine to contain engine heat, particularly around the fuel filters as that is always a likely area of freeze up. Sometimes they'll idle OK but won't run under load. In that case try to get it back in the shed and let it idle some more until hot. We used to keep a good running gasser for the coldest wx and only run the diesels in warmer weather. Now Allan: There's a great excuse (reason) to go out and buy another tractor! Of course, you could always use the horses.....
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