Posted by Bill VA on January 08, 2017 at 13:40:29 from (216.24.76.146):
Got bored watching TV, so thought I'd try to start the 756 gasser and collect a jag of firewood my oldest boy cut last week.
Started easy enough, but the solenoid on the starter didn't kick into the flywheel a couple of times, I assume this is cold weather related, but when it did, two cranks, the engine fired off and I was on my way.
We have a balmy 19 degs on one thermometer and 13 degs on another one. I guess I need a 3rd to see which one is right - LOL! Bottom line - it is cold and windy. As long as I stayed moving around, I was warm.
I don't complain about the cold as I'm sure back in the day, these old gassers were used very frequently in sub zero temps with harsh winds and no cabs.
But is was good to get out of the house and spend some time outside with the IH.
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