A manual I read a number of years ago stressed the importance of idling an engine at 1000 RPM. They make the point that if pump volume is not adequate, some of the points in an engine might be oil starved. I've always worried that 1000 RPM was a bit much for a really cold engine. I've always started at no throttle, waited for oil pressure gauge to register running pressure, then gradually increase to 1000. I do use 10W-30 diesel oil in winter, and plug it in when I can. Sometimes I'm too far away from an outlet to plug in.
In this forum I've heard experts suggest full throttle for cold starting. I have a Dresser TD7G tractor. It has a little bolted in mechanism preventing very low throttle. My friend grew up on a TD7E. He was startled to see that I didn't have the option of "NO THROTTLE STARTING" He doesn't pretend to be a mechanic, he may be the most expert operator I've ever known. He believes less than zero throttle starting is a big advantage.
What throttle level does the least harm to an engine? What throttle level is an engine most likely to catch, and start?
Starting fluid is a big controversy. I've always used as little as possible. I can't easily get to the intake manifold. I "hose down" the pre cleaner. By the time ether evaporates, and is drawn into the filter, and manifold, I believe I'm getting a very small dose. It usually "takes" after oil pressure is up. I get no hammer noise. Is this a good strategy?
Willie
Yes, I'm talking about old diesel engines.
In this forum I've heard experts suggest full throttle for cold starting. I have a Dresser TD7G tractor. It has a little bolted in mechanism preventing very low throttle. My friend grew up on a TD7E. He was startled to see that I didn't have the option of "NO THROTTLE STARTING" He doesn't pretend to be a mechanic, he may be the most expert operator I've ever known. He believes less than zero throttle starting is a big advantage.
What throttle level does the least harm to an engine? What throttle level is an engine most likely to catch, and start?
Starting fluid is a big controversy. I've always used as little as possible. I can't easily get to the intake manifold. I "hose down" the pre cleaner. By the time ether evaporates, and is drawn into the filter, and manifold, I believe I'm getting a very small dose. It usually "takes" after oil pressure is up. I get no hammer noise. Is this a good strategy?
Willie
Yes, I'm talking about old diesel engines.
How much throttle to start cold
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