Great weather for old IRON.

Talked with my brother in central Nova Scotia yesterday. He tells me that at midnight Christmas Eve it was 17C on his back deck. To you guys south of the border 63F. I reminded him of Dec 26 about 12 years ago in the same community -40 C or F. He came to give me a boost with my 6.2 Chevy diesel, block heater had stopped working. Old Chevy had no leaks, so we filled a cast iron fry pan with charcoal, and placed it under the diesel oil pan. In about 45 min the 6.2 started. Don't ever try this with a gas engine.

Neither one of those temperatures are very common at Christmas in Nova Scotia. I have only seen -40 twice in my life time 1992 and 1956. In 1956 my dad and I had left Farmall 300 at other end of farm, temperature went to -40F over night. As we approached the 300 in pickup, dad said,"I hope it will not start." We disconected the PTO seasonal disconnect first. The 300, 6 volt, unassisted, went ur----ur-----ur and on the forth one she fired up. The governors were frozen, I immediately jumped on tractor, and in 4th gear with brakes on in deep snow, managed to keep the revs down until governors thawed out. So now you guys see why I get a bit upset on some of these much needed 12 volt conversions.

By the way on that Nova Scotia mild weather, one of the blessings of living on the east coast be it US or Canada, south winds always bring the effects of the Gulf of Mexico Stream. Here in SW Ontario, a south wind in winter is just more cold air out of the US midwest. I miss that gulf stream, was good as a trip south.

I was at a Charlie Pride concert in Halifax, a few years back, Charlie had just done a concert in Newfoundland. He was trying to quote some of Newfoundland sayings and phrases. He figured they would give Mississippi a run for colorful speech.

I was in Sydney, Nova Scotia a year ago march,and there was hardley any snow! beautiful country,i was visiting a friend,stayed a week...sure was neat looki'n at the ice pack when it would come into the harbor,then a day or two later it was out to sea! also seen some neat Cockshut tractors on various farms,the temp there at the time was rather mild as i recall,i talked to my mom n dad last Sunday they said there is hardely any snow on the ground,and that is in central Mn.and their temps are mild this winter.

I agree with ya Hugh about converti'n to 12 volt.i wouldn't do it,no way! i luv them tractors stock!

Working on my Farmall was a good way to start the new year.

Bob

I totally agree with you on the 6 to 12 volt conversion thing.

Every time I read about someone doing this, I get a mental picture of a guy with a wrench in his hand scratchin' his head & sayin' to himself, "Aw, I think that I'll take the easy way out and cobble it".

Just my opinion,

Allan

scotty

If we get too mild a winter, the global warming wackos will take it as absolute proof they're right. Bans on old fossil fuel burners will be at the top of their list. Be careful what you wish for.

Fun times of my youth.

Happy New Year
JB