Re: plugging in the diesel

Posted by JDknut on October 06, 2005 at 04:23:24 from (152.119.204.113):

In Reply to: plugging in the diesel posted by Rich Iowa on October 05, 2005 at 19:45:27:

My condolences for having to drive the powerjoke (:-))(can't you tell I'm a Cummins dude). At 32 degrees F, the built in glow plugs or intake heater (Cummins) will heat the engine enough to start it without plugging it in. My 12 valve Cummins starts reliably without plugging in to at least 10 below zero F, but I plug it in when it is colder than plus 10 or so as it is easier on the starter, and it is better for the engine as it builds up lube oil pressure faster. A 2-hr plug-in is enough unless it gets to minus 30 or so, then I would plug it in for at least 4-6 hrs or overnite. I also use synthetic Rotella T, this has less friction so the starter will spin it faster when cold. You might want to consider that, too if you have a lot of cold weather operations planned.

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