My great-uncle's JD 2020 and 3020 both have no heating systems. They start on compression alone faster than my Mercedes will start after a 30 second glow cycle.

The 2020 has a fitting for a starting fluid can up on the dashboard where it's convenient, you can give it a quick shot if you need it.

They're both diesels and he's only had to use the ether once or twice. Well, and one winter before I was born they had to put a pail of coals under the oil pan... but other than those few cold days, they just fire right off.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL