Re: Starting diesel engine

Posted by Don Wadge on December 27, 2001 at 16:56:46 from (24.66.94.141):

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

Well I guess you got the message on ether by now so I won't tell you about that. This has been my experience. A diesel engine must turn over properly to start. If it isn't turning over somewhat descently, ether is not going to help because enough of it to start the engine will just lock it up because the starter can't take the engine over TDC when the ether starts to ignite. I have noticed that each engine is different as to the amount of throttle that is best. Some work best to give it lots of throttle on initial turn over then back it off to just above idle. I have also noticed, that when starting a diesel under dubious conditions it is often good to give the engine a good bit of throttle and turn the engine over for a few seconds(? 5-8), then wait 10 - 15 seconds and try again. Then pull the throttle back to just above idle. The compression in the cylinders will raise the temperature of the combustion chamber and the fuel and is often the differnce required. Don't be in a hurry, do this two or three times if it won't go right away. This will be much more fruitful than grinding away. Remember if you continue with higher than necessary throttle, that is cold fuel you are blasting in there. Another trick I have used on a stubborn diesel is to pour a kettle full of hot water over the injection pump and lines- does wonders. I have never believed that summer fuel was ever the problem in starting a diesel, that problem comes after you have it running. Also, it does have to be pretty cold for summer fuel to become a problem unless you haven't serviced your filters for a long time. You have to get to know your engine; every one is different. How do I know? I'm from Manitoba. And by the way 'Ether" is great stuff. Just know what it will do. If a little is good; more isn't better.

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