I have an older Yates jointer with Babbitt bearings that is in my unheated garage shop. I use 30SAE oil in the wicks. I have owned it since this summer. It has run perfectly until recently when the weather has dropped below 40 degrees F. Now it tries to start up it almost gets there and trips either the heaters in the switch box, the 2 pole 20 breaker or both. Is there something I could do besides try heating my uninsulated garage. I am pretty sure it is related to the cold, but have no idea how to fix it. Should I put in a higher amperage breaker and heaters? Should I try a thinner oil? I haven't posted on OWWM yet as it was having problem, but you all have saved me in the past I figured I would give it a shot.
Thank you,
Mark