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Abandoned/stuck 80 on Webster Pass
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wesintl
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We probably want to take 8qts of oil in case it needs changed if we plan on driving it and proper provisions to change it. I would say 8am at the 285 turnoff if it's happening. we need to get up there early.. maybe even earlier with the t-storms
Caribou Sandstorm
Hard Core 4+
OK good point. Maybe we should shoot for 7:30AM?
Maybe ALCO can bring the oil and filter?
Rudy, can we get one of the clubs spill kits? Would that be enough?
LXBRADY
Hard Core 4+
Hey Chris PM ALCO and see if he can make it and let him know what he needs to make this work.....then post up the meeting times etc. We are a day and a half from Saturday so it needs to come together quick. I would coordinate but I have to run up to Cheyenne tomorrow so your da man.
leiniesred
Hard Core 4+
I can try to get down to Hant's tomorrow after work, but frankly I'd just bring a tarp, a funnel, 2 empty gallon jugs, a small bag of kitty litter and a trash bag to load it all up later.
No way is a spill kit going to sop up 2 gallons of engine oil.
Ours kits are more of the "leaking oil from a truck" size kits, not the Exxon Valdez size spill kit you are talking about
I don't think the oil is going to be a problem anyway. My father in law's truck is stored outside (admittedly not at 12,500 feet) and didn't move for an entire year. I jump started it off my tiny MR2 battery and a squirt of ether a few weeks ago. The oil looked fine before and after I started it.
My 4runner is stored outside year round and it sits for months at a time too. Sure it gets mice and wasp nests, but it has never had anything but oil in the oil.
Out at the pole barn in Michigan, The 1963 Austin Healey sits for 9 months a year in an unheated, leaky trailer. We just hook up the battery, hit the fuel pump with a brass hammer, and start it up. The 1934 caterpillar up in the woods? Drag the tarp off of it and crank 'er up (literally)...The 8n Ford tractor? That lucky machine actually spends the winter in a chicken coop. Jump start that 6volt unit with a 12volt battery and hit the starter with a hammer because it sticks when you zap it with 12volts...all these abused machines survive just fine in decidedly wet, cold Michigan conditions for about as long as this 80 has been in hibernation. *shrugs* I think it's going to take a fresh battery and that's about it to get 'er going. I'm sure the fuel and engine are sealed up a lot better than the relics "out to da pole barn" in Michigan.
I'm all for being prepared though...
No way is a spill kit going to sop up 2 gallons of engine oil.
Ours kits are more of the "leaking oil from a truck" size kits, not the Exxon Valdez size spill kit you are talking about
I don't think the oil is going to be a problem anyway. My father in law's truck is stored outside (admittedly not at 12,500 feet) and didn't move for an entire year. I jump started it off my tiny MR2 battery and a squirt of ether a few weeks ago. The oil looked fine before and after I started it.
My 4runner is stored outside year round and it sits for months at a time too. Sure it gets mice and wasp nests, but it has never had anything but oil in the oil.
Out at the pole barn in Michigan, The 1963 Austin Healey sits for 9 months a year in an unheated, leaky trailer. We just hook up the battery, hit the fuel pump with a brass hammer, and start it up. The 1934 caterpillar up in the woods? Drag the tarp off of it and crank 'er up (literally)...The 8n Ford tractor? That lucky machine actually spends the winter in a chicken coop. Jump start that 6volt unit with a 12volt battery and hit the starter with a hammer because it sticks when you zap it with 12volts...all these abused machines survive just fine in decidedly wet, cold Michigan conditions for about as long as this 80 has been in hibernation. *shrugs* I think it's going to take a fresh battery and that's about it to get 'er going. I'm sure the fuel and engine are sealed up a lot better than the relics "out to da pole barn" in Michigan.
I'm all for being prepared though...
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
If anyone is rolling in from the North side, I might be able to hop in an open seat. I'm 50/50 for saturday.
leiniesred
Hard Core 4+
Redcone is open
We really need to know from the forest service if the gates are open at both ends to make a good decision.
Ryan. Thank you for the tread lightly reminder. It will be heeded.
UPDATE from co4x4 thread.
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Just called South Platte Ranger District at 303.275.5610, Red Cone is Open. Thanks for all the work getting this trail open
Just need to hear from ALCO if we are a "go."
We really need to know from the forest service if the gates are open at both ends to make a good decision.
Ryan. Thank you for the tread lightly reminder. It will be heeded.
UPDATE from co4x4 thread.
Old Today, 11:55 AM #19
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Just called South Platte Ranger District at 303.275.5610, Red Cone is Open. Thanks for all the work getting this trail open
Just need to hear from ALCO if we are a "go."
leiniesred
Hard Core 4+
I'll bring a big battery
I have a 110 Amp/hour AGM battery (about 70 pounds) that should spin a starter for a long time. I'll bring it.
I have a 110 Amp/hour AGM battery (about 70 pounds) that should spin a starter for a long time. I'll bring it.
nuclearlemon
Hard Core 4+
wish i could make it. get lots of pics
Caribou Sandstorm
Hard Core 4+
I was hoping you were gonna make, we might need a real mechanic.
Rudy no need to go to
Hant's.
I have tarps.
Brady will do!
wesintl
Moderator
I'm going to run it regardless of whether or not we get the owner or backup. I can't do sunday so i'm goin tomorrow. I'll be in the 70
Caribou Sandstorm
Hard Core 4+
Same here Wes, I got the hall pass, I am going..
Rudy? What time?
I will send Alco a PM but if he was here to see any updates, he would see the follow up messages, so not sure the PM will do any good.
We can just look at it and imaginge rescuing it and then keep on trucking..if ALCO can not meet. Sunday is out Mrs. Sandstorm is joing a fast pitch softball team and has 2 games on Sunday.. So I am kid duty all day Sunday.
Rudy? What time?
I will send Alco a PM but if he was here to see any updates, he would see the follow up messages, so not sure the PM will do any good.
We can just look at it and imaginge rescuing it and then keep on trucking..if ALCO can not meet. Sunday is out Mrs. Sandstorm is joing a fast pitch softball team and has 2 games on Sunday.. So I am kid duty all day Sunday.
I'm in for running it as well, recovery or no. I just need to do some wheeling man. 
Rock Dog
Rising Sun Member
I heard there might be Caribou up there on Red Cone, keep your eye's peeled
Caribou Sandstorm
Hard Core 4+
I heard there might be Caribou up there on Red Cone, keep youe eye's peeled
That is why I am bringing BVB, he is my personal hunting advisor..
Neil, if you have nothing better to do tomorrow morning...join us?
bvb
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I got a sitter for Saturday so looks like I'll be going no matter what! After missing vacation this week I need to get out! 7:30 at the turnout from 285?
nuclearlemon
Hard Core 4+
I hope someone has a key 
Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
Now that would be funny... LOL