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David R. · 11-10-2019, 06:57 AM

My grandfather had a TT truck he drove to work (into mid to late1930’s). He said his winter regimen was to drain water from radiator when he got home, (Antifreeze was expensive), jack up one rear wheel, put a lighted kerosene lantern under oil pan and cover hood with a tarp.
Next morning: remove tarp and lantern. Crank engine in high gear and get rear wheel rolling like a big flywheel to start. Put transmission in neutral. Remove jack. Fill radiator. Drive to work. Drain radiator on arrival. Refill radiator for drive home.

11-10-2019, 06:57 AM	#8
David R. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Virginia Posts: 430	Re: Cold Weather Operation My grandfather had a TT truck he drove to work (into mid to late1930’s). He said his winter regimen was to drain water from radiator when he got home, (Antifreeze was expensive), jack up one rear wheel, put a lighted kerosene lantern under oil pan and cover hood with a tarp. Next morning: remove tarp and lantern. Crank engine in high gear and get rear wheel rolling like a big flywheel to start. Put transmission in neutral. Remove jack. Fill radiator. Drive to work. Drain radiator on arrival. Refill radiator for drive home.