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Posted by Joe on January 28, 2003 at 09:27:59 from (208.34.48.173):
In Reply to: tractoring in the snow posted by Bob M on January 27, 2003 at 16:20:40:
Looking good! A few months ago I posted a question about my 400 farmall. Last year it wouldn't start below 50 degrees. Then it wouldn't start at any temperature. Overhauled the head, rebuilt the carb, new points condenser, plugs, wires, and cap. Bob M told me cam gear was probably broke. (It was!) Replaced cam and gear. A MAJOR job for 30 year old bean counter experiencing joys (and frustrations) of his first tractor. I went out Thursday morning to start my car to head for work. The temperature was -9. The fuel line froze up on the car. Started the wife's van (barely started) I thought, well here goes the test I have been waiting for. Went to the barn, turned the fuel on, hit the ignition, two revolutions and the old 400 was running like to was 80 degress outside! You talk about having a good feeling! At that point it felt like it had warmed up by twenty five degrees. Thanks to all that have helped overe the last year! God bless!
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