Re: Starting diesel engine

Posted by B.C. on December 27, 2001 at 16:25:38 from (206.222.14.102):

In Reply to: Starting diesel engine posted by Ron Corkum on December 26, 2001 at 16:30:36:

Like the others said a block heater or a lower radiator hose heater can make a world of difference to a diesel in the winter.

It'll also help get the oil a little warmer and that is a good thing.

When I took my GM 71 series overhaul course at the regional GM dealer place many moons ago the instructor said that "a little" ether doesn't hurt anything. I've seen 6-71's that ran their fuel racks dry in the summer that just did not want to start unless they had a whiff. But a whole can is not "a little."

The throttle position shouldn't make a big difference. I would guess 1/3 to half open would be about right.

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