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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Regarding warm up time... Of course I drive a gasser. but.. on my rig you start the engine before operating the jacks.. By the tine I up-jacks, release brake and get seat belt buckled.. I'm ready to pull off the site. From there to the "Gate" is usually 5-15 MPH speed limit.. and by the time I am out the gate, engine is ready to HAUL. For a Diesel... Same times apply.
Starting and letting it idle next to me for 30-90 minutes before you pull off site... Bad for the engine. Bad for neighbor relations too.
Starting and letting it idle next to me for 30-90 minutes before you pull off site... Bad for the engine. Bad for neighbor relations too.
