Re: [ihc] Diesel Injector Question

[John Hofstetter <hofs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On May 17, 2004, at 3:02 PM, Jim or Ginger Aos wrote:

> A space heater
> under the engine or the winter plug in block heater, all can help.  On 
> the
> [ IDI ] indirect injection engines that I use glow plugs are critical 
> for
> starting.Without glow plugs  the MB is next to impossible to start,  
> the 7.3
> in my F350 is difficult.  Heat and fuel are the basic items,   Heat is
> developed by compression and or glow plugs,
Those of you who have done Death Valley (Jail Canyon) with me, or 
explored the old engines at Tulare already know that I am fascinated by 
the old "Hot Head Diesels".

Drawing on those experiences, it seems obvious to me that Michael and 
others having troubles getting their engines started simply need to 
barbecue some steaks on their engine head, and then shortly after 
dinner start their engine.

John Hofstetter