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Originally Posted by bgkast
I just discovered the down side of a mostly diesel fleet, most of my cars would not start this morning.  I think the SD would have started if I would have glowed it a bit longer, but like the OP said, your first try is the best try and I blew it. The strange thing is it started the past few days just fine, and it did not seem any colder today. My F250 Also was close, but would not fire off. My 240D was in the garage for winter hibernation, but it started up fine so I drove it today. Luckily it was clear and dry out. |
bgkft, My newly purchased '83 300SD with 90K on it at the time, started @ 5' degrees one morning in Wichita, KS., after overnighting at a motel. This was before I put a block heater in it. I glow-cycled it 3 times, then after the third glow, holding the foot feed on the floor (as per owner's manual) it started with some reluctance the first try. The older diesels, you hold the pedal on-the-floor, while cranking it. That old girl was cooold that morning.