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Re: 544 Deisel Engine
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Posted by K.B.-826 on January 13, 2005 at 18:48:24 from (209.163.30.82):
In Reply to: 544 Deisel Engine posted by Dave in MN on January 13, 2005 at 04:50:25:
Like Allan said, the D-239 is just 4 cylinders of a D-358. Anyone who has been around those older 310 and 358 German engines will tell you that blue smoke and hard starts are normal. The newer 358's (those in the 786, 886, 3088, and 3288) were much better, due to increased compression pistons. We've got an 826 with a 358 that is the same age as your 544. It doesn't start quite as well as our 786 and 3088, but I've done some work that has made it a much better cold starter than it was last winter. A large tank heater will help the most. I've got a 1500 watt heater, but if you can find a 2000 watt, get it. Like Hugh said, injectors. Cost about $300 to rebuild six, but it made a noticable difference. Do you know where the starting position is on the shut-off cable? Trying to start with the cable in the "run" position will make it hard. Also helps to be at exactly quarter-throttle. It's 10 below zero here today, and the 826 will start without ether if plugged in for six hours.
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