Egon
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It's all about combustion temperatures.
Block Heater??
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CalG
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And on that front....
I've often set the heat gun up to blow hot air into the air filter inlet to aid starting.
It WORKS!
But since fitting the heat element in the lower radiator hose, I've not needed to resort to the method.
I've often set the heat gun up to blow hot air into the air filter inlet to aid starting.
It WORKS!
But since fitting the heat element in the lower radiator hose, I've not needed to resort to the method.
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RNeumann
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See I learn something new every day!!
Citydude
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All of the above. You have the secret handshake now!
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Citydude
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I can confirm those findings here in Missouri.
I can't bring myself to trust the timers. I guess I'm not modern yet, working my way there though!
buickanddeere
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Probably left him psychologically scared as a child an explains his negative actions now.
I expect the vast majority will say you need, or at least want to have, a block heater.
Though this is only Ohio, I have, for more than 10 years now, been able to start my tractor diesel tractor, even when it gets real cold, without any trouble. And, I don't have a block heater.
Those people who don't have a good track record, when it comes to starting things, are probably better off getting the heater.
I may have bought a block heater initially, if MF didn't want four times what the fair market price is.
Though this is only Ohio, I have, for more than 10 years now, been able to start my tractor diesel tractor, even when it gets real cold, without any trouble. And, I don't have a block heater.
Those people who don't have a good track record, when it comes to starting things, are probably better off getting the heater.
I may have bought a block heater initially, if MF didn't want four times what the fair market price is.
CalG
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To add to "the bag-o-tricks".
On chilly day starts, I like to motor the engine over with the starter for about 15 seconds before applying the glow plugs and most importantly, with the throttle dead closed.
Without the squirt of ice cold fuel, the compression heating within the combustion chamber is not trivial.
After this heating cycle, the normal glow and then start with throttle is employed.
Sometimes it works fine, when it's -10, like this am. maybe not. A battery that has had the trickle charger on it all night helps ;-)
On chilly day starts, I like to motor the engine over with the starter for about 15 seconds before applying the glow plugs and most importantly, with the throttle dead closed.
Without the squirt of ice cold fuel, the compression heating within the combustion chamber is not trivial.
After this heating cycle, the normal glow and then start with throttle is employed.
Sometimes it works fine, when it's -10, like this am. maybe not. A battery that has had the trickle charger on it all night helps ;-)
TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark
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That mental image cracked me up. Okay, oosik, this is your life!
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