Facts about diesel ideling
As the vast majority of 5th wheels are being towed by diesel trucks here is some interesting facts about idling and the myths surrounding it: http://www.in.gov/idem/prevention/2372.htm
Forum Discussion
blt2ski wrote:
Some of you are forgetting about the old 2cycle detroits with wet? sleeved cylinders. If you did not warm them up before a hard start, the cylinder would come out! THAT is and only HAS been the reason from what I have heard to truly warm up a diesel.
For some, yes, overnight sleeping in a cab. But as noted, one needs to keep the motor at a higher then normal low idle.
I've never generally speaking let any of my now about 6 different diesels to idle at start up for long. My equipment will idle per say for 5-10 minutes. but that is so the hydraulic oil etc warms up. The motor, start up and go generally speaking.
Trains, some boats etc, they leave the motors when stopped, so the units have AC power, due to many being a diesel run generator. WHile the diesel needs to run, the generator runs the AC and DC with in the unit. So shutting them down is not always in the best interest of ALL involved.
Marty
I ran many Detroits in sub zero weather. They often needed a lot of either to start, but never had one come apart. The hydraulics always worked immediately also.
Really enjoyed the 8V92's.
