Help Me to Understand Dry Start ?
Let's assume the Cummins 8.3L diesel hasn't been started for a month. When I turn it over - is it dry metal on dry metal on the main bearings and crank? Or is it possible that the main bearings are...
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Let me rephrase. Per Cummins (as well as Caterpillar, etc) if you start it, drive it at least 25 highway miles-- enough to get the OIL, not just coolant up to operating temperature. It is moisture in the crankcase that you want to avoid, and you can not get the oil up to operating temperature except by driving at highway speeds/under load.
