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30ccpickup · 01-05-2014, 05:51 AM

With all of this record cold, it might be fun to see who's A starts at what tempature. Only draw back would be, you may not reach normal operating tempature.

Any cold start stories?

Paul

John Stone · 01-05-2014, 11:00 AM

I throw a towel over the radiator to warm it up while fast idling. Just watch the temp gauge.

JtownJoe · 01-05-2014, 11:12 AM

I have difficulty with my 30' Tudor running too cool so I keep about half of the radiator covered with a black piece of cardboard to bring up the temp. in the colder weather. I am using a stone guard so it's not visible while in use.

P.S. · 01-05-2014, 01:15 PM

Here's Jonathan's Model A starting in 7 degree weather after being outside all night- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YGVUeaIrG0

Drive Shaft Dave · 01-05-2014, 08:20 PM

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Back in the winter of 83,84, I started an A engine in my -30 degree garage, Had #10 oil in it, popped right off.

01-05-2014, 11:00 AM	#2
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: Cold Start I throw a towel over the radiator to warm it up while fast idling. Just watch the temp gauge.

01-05-2014, 11:12 AM	#3
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: Cold Start I have difficulty with my 30' Tudor running too cool so I keep about half of the radiator covered with a black piece of cardboard to bring up the temp. in the colder weather. I am using a stone guard so it's not visible while in use.

01-05-2014, 01:15 PM	#4
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,698	Re: Cold Start Here's Jonathan's Model A starting in 7 degree weather after being outside all night- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YGVUeaIrG0

01-05-2014, 08:20 PM	#5
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: Cold Start Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Back in the winter of 83,84, I started an A engine in my -30 degree garage, Had #10 oil in it, popped right off.

01-05-2014, 05:51 AM	#1
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 928	Cold Start With all of this record cold, it might be fun to see who's A starts at what tempature. Only draw back would be, you may not reach normal operating tempature. Any cold start stories? Paul __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles. Last edited by 30ccpickup; 01-05-2014 at 06:09 AM.