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Old 11-19-2005, 02:26 PM
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Cold weather starting links

Jelling occurs inside the injection pump, fuel filter, fuel lines and fuel tank.
Several of the systems used for veggie conversion are manufactured for ARCTIC condition DIESEL equipment...

Engine Heater ideas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...ad.php?t=85227

#2 diesel gelling / function of temp
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/....php?p=1015416

Diesel fuel questions for winter
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/....php?p=1013708

Arctic Advice: Help with Cold Starting
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=561484

My fuel must have gelled last night
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=808752

No start in the frigid Midwest
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=555279

Starting Issues
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=519285

when is it just too cold?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=355195

Why Put Transmission Fluid In Diesel Tank?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=304476

Ack first really cold day and car doesnt start.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=170031

Diesel-Therm
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=137572

"Ether", use and abuse. *Flame suit on*
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...t=85676&page=3

Glow plugs link thread
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/....php?p=1019018

Stranded, any suggestions for getting car started without heater in single dig temps?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=554939

Put your baby to bed with a warm blanket
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=172436

What's it cost to have a blockheater installed?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=138312

THE Definitive Block Heater Coolant Plug Removal Thread
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=240529



Also look at these links.

Fuel Delivery:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=142399

Diesel Injection:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=142405

Where can I find the Mother of all Jumper Cables?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=136203

Battery for your Diesel
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=102886

Can you Ruin an Alternator By giving a long jump
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/....php?p=1057896

Diesel Oil Thread!!!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/....php?p=1098555

Diesel fuel content
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=167326

mityvac, MB diesel owners hero.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=102414

The compulsion to "Over Repair"
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=137271

Could I ever recover what I've spent?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=140433

Beware diesel rodents!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=142146

Is Antifreeze, like Aspirin, "Hype"?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=142261

To start a cold Mercedes-Benz Ponton (1953-1962) Diesel engine
http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/.../coldstart.htm

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Old 10-14-2006, 10:33 PM
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How about bad injectors? Could a poor spray pattern make for hard cold weather starting? That's something I never really heard brought up before.
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Old 10-14-2006, 11:28 PM
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If the injectors have a bad enough spray pattern to affect cold starting, you will have many other obvious issues above 40F.
* White diesel odor smoke on start up.
* Nailing.
* very poor MPG.
* Power loss.

Disassembly and cleaning of the injectors, plus pop off pressure testing would be necessary.
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Old 12-14-2008, 05:03 AM
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some new links.

Specifying an Engine Block Heater
http://www.distributedenergy.com/jul...ter-33064.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_heater
What kind do you want?
* Engine coolant heater, magnetic, adhesive, block or hose mounted?
* Engine oil heater, magnetic, adhesive, external or internal mounted?
* Engine compartment heater?
* Conduction, Convection or Radiant engine heater?
* Which power or fuel source do you want?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...&ip_perPage=20
http://www.wolverineheater.com/
http://www.tractorpartsinc.com/engine_heaters_13_ct.htm
http://www.nextag.com/engine-heater/stores-html
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...er&btnG=Search
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...er&btnG=Search
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...er&btnG=Search
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/Engine-Heat...FQhMGgoduHOPSQ
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Old 01-28-2009, 02:57 PM
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More on topic links.

http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/...s/coldstrt.htm

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/20...starting-tips/

http://www.gomcilvaine.com/LinkClick...edownload=true
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