Idling a PSD
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Idling a PSD
In the Super Duty FAQ post. It says not to let the Diesel idel for a long time! I don't let it idel for a long time but I do let it idel for a while when its cold to let it warm up, like "maybe" 30 min not even that somtimes! Is that to long???
2001 F250 PSD 4*4 crew cab
Rodney
2001 F250 PSD 4*4 crew cab
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Idling a PSD
>In the Super Duty FAQ post. It says not to let the Diesel
>idel for a long time! I don't let it idel for a long time
>but I do let it idel for a while when its cold to let it
>warm up, like "maybe" 30 min not even that somtimes! Is
>that to long???
>
>2001 F250 PSD 4*4 crew cab
>
>Rodney
It is good on them to let them warm up, 30 minutes is fine. When it is cold it will kick the idle rpm's up so it is idling at a safe speed. YOu should also let it idle for 5-10 minutes after driving to let the turbo cool down.
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>idel for a long time! I don't let it idel for a long time
>but I do let it idel for a while when its cold to let it
>warm up, like "maybe" 30 min not even that somtimes! Is
>that to long???
>
>2001 F250 PSD 4*4 crew cab
>
>Rodney
It is good on them to let them warm up, 30 minutes is fine. When it is cold it will kick the idle rpm's up so it is idling at a safe speed. YOu should also let it idle for 5-10 minutes after driving to let the turbo cool down.
Justin
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2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.
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Idling a PSD
>Extended idling is an hour or more.
>
>BTW, your PSD will never warm up at an idle. Meaning: reach
>optimum combustion temp.
FYI,I have witnessed instances of gas engines losing temperatures while idling in extreme cold.
>
>BTW, your PSD will never warm up at an idle. Meaning: reach
>optimum combustion temp.
FYI,I have witnessed instances of gas engines losing temperatures while idling in extreme cold.
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Idling a PSD
Extended idling is more than 10 minutes. If the EGT is less than 275*F wet stacking will occur as well as fuel contamination in the oil. I've seen fully warmed up diesels idling and lose tempurature all the way down to the "C" on the gauge.
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Idling a PSD
>Extended idling is more than 10 minutes.
I stand corrected!! WOW! 10 minutes! Holy Crap!
I stand corrected!! WOW! 10 minutes! Holy Crap!
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Idling a PSD
The best way to warm up a diesel is to drive it. Mine will never even get up to cold idling in my driveway. I usually let it warm for a minute or so, at least until the voltmeter tells me the glow plugs are off. I tend to try and keep the RPM's below 1700-1800 until it is warmed up, and don't drive at highway speeds until warm. This is a much better way to warm up a diesel than letting it idle for 30 minutes. It's my understanding that fuel can get into the oil if you do this.
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Idling a PSD
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 26-Dec-02 AT 09:12 PM (EST)]When i worked on land drilling rigs,our ford truck was our home literally,only place to sleep etc and have idled them for 8-10 hrs at time.i am sure it wasnt good for them,but we had no choice and really did not see any adverse effects.we did for years with gas {351] engines,then around 1993 they switched to PSD's.i have burned a full tank of fuel idling in both gas and diesels.we actually tried ch##y trucks and they would not last 30000 miles.we got a new truck @150000 miles.this only confirmed what i already new about ford trucks-the best