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Starting a diesel the old school way!! (video) - ConnClark - 01-16-2013
Since its winter and some people may have a little trouble starting their cars I thought it might be good to show them how easy they have it. Starting a diesel the old school way!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKACzhlRL6U
RE: Starting a diesel the old school way!! (video) - sassparilla_kid - 01-16-2013
I want a diesel engine from a U-boat
RE: Starting a diesel the old school way!! (video) - jellydonut - 01-17-2013
That sure is a bit more difficult than today's marine diesels. Depends how long it's been stood without being started, of course, but ordinarily today you would only blow through it for a few seconds with air, then close the indicator cocks and any eventual drains (for instance on the exhaust side of the turbocharger), then start it with air.
I am surprised by how easily my old 602 actually starts. I have yet to not have it fire up at first crank.
Recently I installed an engine coolant pre-heater, which has really helped its starting characteristics. Usually it would run unevenly and generally make a rattle of itself a few minutes after starting.. probably complaining to me that I'd dare to start it at -5! Now, however, that's all solved. I highly recommend this kind of heater. Unlike a block heater it won't boil or cause the oil to lacquer, and since the coolant circulates via a small pump, the entire engine is heated evenly.