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katy · 01-06-2018, 10:41 AM

Back in the '50s I've started Model As as low as 20 below, maybe colder, it's a long way back to remember.

You say you started it at 10°F, I hope you had #10 or 10-30 or thinner oil in it. Anything thicker and you risk damaging rod and possibly main bearings. W/the dipper oil system for the rods thicker oil just doesn't get into the bearings fast enough for proper lubrication.

01-06-2018, 10:41 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: cold weather start Back in the '50s I've started Model As as low as 20 below, maybe colder, it's a long way back to remember. You say you started it at 10°F, I hope you had #10 or 10-30 or thinner oil in it. Anything thicker and you risk damaging rod and possibly main bearings. W/the dipper oil system for the rods thicker oil just doesn't get into the bearings fast enough for proper lubrication. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!