Zoltan Finks wrote:
Ah! thanks. Yeah, I read in the owner's manual a couple interesting things
on cold weather starting: They said not to interrupt the starting procedure,
otherwise you may not get it started, or words to that effect. And they said
to pump it three times before cranking, and I forget whether they said to
hold it to the floor or not, and yes, to keep the starter running 'til it
the engine is running smoothly. Interestingly, the indy that did my engine
swap said, when I asked him the best way to start in the coldest conditions,
not to touch the pedal at all, period. But then again, cold to him is 30's.
At any rate, I will certainly take your word and try your suggested method!
I discovered a few things in getting the old ill-fated engine to start, one
of which was to keep that starter engaged 'til the thing was running
adequately. This was counter to what I was used to.
ALSO: Seasoned dieseler, don't jump on me, but I want to ask what the effect
of feathering the pedal during starting and while the thing is trying to get
going. I don't have an understanding of the workings of the system like I do
the workings of a carbureted gas engine, which actually squirts fuel with
each pump via the accelerator pump.
And thanks for the tip on the long extension cord. Will do.
What is it about following what Mercedes says about cold starting that
you don't understand and why don't you want to follow what they recommend?
They REALLY have started more Mercedes under worse conditions than
almost anybody else!!
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5
turbo 237kmi
