Tuff Start, Ruff Idle
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
Manual glow plugs, as far as after glow to keep it running, that is for temps below 10 degrees.
When you get in the minus temps, more than once may be required if it starts stumbling.
Above 30 degrees, mine never stumbles once fired.
As I read through this all, I wonder what the fuel level in the tank is.
A cracked pickup tube in the fuel tank can cause symptoms like that at levels below 1/2 tank usually.
When you get in the minus temps, more than once may be required if it starts stumbling.
Above 30 degrees, mine never stumbles once fired.
As I read through this all, I wonder what the fuel level in the tank is.
A cracked pickup tube in the fuel tank can cause symptoms like that at levels below 1/2 tank usually.
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
Manual glow plugs, as far as after glow to keep it running, that is for temps below 10 degrees.
When you get in the minus temps, more than once may be required if it starts stumbling.
Above 30 degrees, mine never stumbles once fired.
As I read through this all, I wonder what the fuel level in the tank is.
A cracked pickup tube in the fuel tank can cause symptoms like that at levels below 1/2 tank usually.
When you get in the minus temps, more than once may be required if it starts stumbling.
Above 30 degrees, mine never stumbles once fired.
As I read through this all, I wonder what the fuel level in the tank is.
A cracked pickup tube in the fuel tank can cause symptoms like that at levels below 1/2 tank usually.
Ahh i didnt think of that one, not a common one but definitely possible!
Methanoholic
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Maine (NorCal Native)
Use a 15/16" (IIRC) socket on the crank bolt or bump it over with a remote starter.
I bump it! Just be quick on the bump once close. It doesn't have to be perfect, just close enough to gain access to the adjuster.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
I bump it! Just be quick on the bump once close. It doesn't have to be perfect, just close enough to gain access to the adjuster.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Postmaster
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
With the bump, is is safe for the relay to "arc" the starter relay to achieve the bump or just use ignition??
Methanoholic
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From: Maine (NorCal Native)
Jump from the input side (battery side) of the solenoid to the energizing (S) terminal, It's a small arc and will hurt nothing.
Do not go from the input terminal (battery side) to output terminal (starter side), To many amps causing mucho sparks and melting!
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Do not go from the input terminal (battery side) to output terminal (starter side), To many amps causing mucho sparks and melting!
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Morgantown, WV
Manual glow plugs, as far as after glow to keep it running, that is for temps below 10 degrees.
When you get in the minus temps, more than once may be required if it starts stumbling.
Above 30 degrees, mine never stumbles once fired.
As I read through this all, I wonder what the fuel level in the tank is.
A cracked pickup tube in the fuel tank can cause symptoms like that at levels below 1/2 tank usually.
When you get in the minus temps, more than once may be required if it starts stumbling.
Above 30 degrees, mine never stumbles once fired.
As I read through this all, I wonder what the fuel level in the tank is.
A cracked pickup tube in the fuel tank can cause symptoms like that at levels below 1/2 tank usually.
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