KYSlowhand
Registered User
My '88 IDI was not liking to cold start, on the third try it rattled to life; making noises as if a rod had broken or a valve dropped. Looked for an owners manual [didn't find it] Thankfully the engine seemed to forgive my method of cold starting. Found the SuperDuty-visor which has instructions advising below 32 degrees open throttle fully- at more moderate temperatures use half throttle. Next time I will follow instructions.
I assume this advice works because more air- Oxygen makes ignition of the "cold" fuel easier; and the Super-visor Instructions very important to cold starting the IDI engines ?
Worked out good , think this is a keeper but I'm sure other engines with electronic controls do not need this throttle positioning to help cold starts.
I assume this advice works because more air- Oxygen makes ignition of the "cold" fuel easier; and the Super-visor Instructions very important to cold starting the IDI engines ?
Worked out good , think this is a keeper but I'm sure other engines with electronic controls do not need this throttle positioning to help cold starts.
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