Haven't tried the Dodge yet, I know it won't start without a booster battery, somewhere I'm missing a ground wire again and these LA ignition systems are extremely sensitive to a poor ground.

The Ford started last night but only after about 2 minutes of cranking. I've got a weak battery and the wrong oil... I've got 20w50 in it and I should have 5w50 or 10w50 in it for wintertime. Otherwise I'm sure it'd start right up.

Gonna be driving the Ford up to town to get it's new water pump. I got a OEM genuine Ford severe duty high-flow water pump to replace the current factory standard flow pump. It's huge and heavy, genuine cast iron and weighs 17lbs! Now THAT's a solid part.

 

That's one heavy water pump! I was expecting the carburetor to be a problem in the cold before the ignition.

 

Got some Georgia Boots today! My bank account hates me but my feet love me now

 

Mine has trouble starting too in the cold.

But just curious, whys my friends 275x65-16 tires about tall as my 35x12.50-15s?

 

Different tire makers make different size tires, even when listed as same specs. Some are bigger than others.

 

Your tires are 34.5".

 

My tires are true 35x12.50s. It says on the side.

His is actually on a 18" wheel. I can't believe they were that big compared to mine.

 

Tire companies round up. Similar to mine being 34.8".

 

Just dealing with the -8 and below temps all day long then -15 or more every night since Wednesday...lol gotta love living around here.

 

^I know what you mean