Re: [MV] Multifuel cold start?

From: Tom Bauer (tomb@ccpl.carr.org)
Date: Tue Jan 18 2000 - 09:00:33 PST


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i don't know what the manual says, but 1) you need really good
batteries, a diesel has to spin fast when it is cold or it may not
start. 2) mine will start easily down to around 0 degrees if i hold the
throttle down to about to where 1200 rpm would be when hot and then
crank it. it starts right away. since diesels like to be hot to run
properly you need to warm it up for a much longer time before you will
get full power. if you are using the cold start system and ignition of
that fuel does not take place then you are adding more fuel to the
engine and this may make it harder to start.( i took mine off since here
in maryland it never gets much below 0 )
tom



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