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tractor ?
ok sorry guys i know it's not a PSD ? but i don't know anyone else to ask i got a 1974 JD 1050 diesel tractor and it's like under 30 here and it won't start this cold and JD can't get me a new glow plug thing for a few days and at $108 and i need to get this thing started so anyone know any tricks on geting a diesel to start without glow plugs?
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From: Belair md
yup, what he said. ether is common for the old school tractors, just be sure to disconnect the glow plug first, and also make sure the fuel is not gelled up. also pull it around in gear for a faster spin on the motor, works good on weak battereis
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From: Marengo, Iowa
If you could generally start it without the glow plug heater, then the block heater should do the trick. My IH 966 doesn't have any kind of preheat, but it was equipped with ether shot. I don't need the ether if I keep it plugged in for a while.
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can i soak a rag with gas and stuff it in the air cleaner inlet and take it out after it fires off?? it does have a turbo if that matters
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Put a tarp over it and put some electric heaters in it.
Charge the batterys.
Once you have it charged up and warmed up a little, give it a shot of ether and it should go, if all thats stopping it from going is the cold.
Charge the batterys.
Once you have it charged up and warmed up a little, give it a shot of ether and it should go, if all thats stopping it from going is the cold.
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From: Marengo, Iowa
I would be a bit concerned about that getting sucked in once it should fire...
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If you don't want to open up the cooling system you could get a magnetic oil pan heater and wrap the engine with anything that will hold the heat.
Engine oil pan heaters, filter heaters & battery warmers. Designed for cars, diesel engines, more effective than block heaters, magnetic heaters. Suitable for Volkswagen vw beetle, Audi, Land Rover, Ford, Chrysler, GM,
Engine oil pan heaters, filter heaters & battery warmers. Designed for cars, diesel engines, more effective than block heaters, magnetic heaters. Suitable for Volkswagen vw beetle, Audi, Land Rover, Ford, Chrysler, GM,
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