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Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-21-2009, 10:02 AM

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Trouble starting in 17*f weather

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Posted By kerry

Is there a mechanism in your homemade shut off...

Is there a mechanism in your homemade shut off system for bleeding the vacuum out of the shut off line or is it depending on just a slow deterioration in vacuum once the ball valve is turned closed?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-20-2009, 09:39 PM

Replies: 32

Trouble starting in 17*f weather

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Posted By kerry

I wouldn't follow this line of analysis until...

I wouldn't follow this line of analysis until it's shown that vacuum on the other side of the diaphragm has been allowed to bleed off.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-20-2009, 09:36 AM

Replies: 32

Trouble starting in 17*f weather

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Posted By kerry

Are you sure the vacuum is being released from...

Are you sure the vacuum is being released from the shut off diaphragm before you try to start it? It sounds as if there is still partial vacuum on the diaphragm in some conditions, hindering the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2009, 10:07 AM

Replies: 32

Trouble starting in 17*f weather

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Posted By kerry

Denver diesel is not winterized. The blends of...

Denver diesel is not winterized. The blends of winterized diesel get stronger the higher you travel into the mountains.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2009, 11:47 PM

Replies: 32

Trouble starting in 17*f weather

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Posted By kerry

Not just cold. Elevation may also be an issue. ...

Not just cold. Elevation may also be an issue. Thinner air, lower compression. What's your elevation? When's the last time you replaced the air filter?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2009, 09:44 AM

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Trouble starting in 17*f weather

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Posted By kerry

I'd remove and check with direct 12 volts all the...

I'd remove and check with direct 12 volts all the glow plugs to make sure they are glowing red hot and ream the holes. Reaming the holes in my SD reduced cold starting ability by about 7-10 degrees....

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