cold weather starting - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

M37-1952 · 12-29-2008, 16:57

I have a 1971 multifuel and what is the best way for cold weather starting? Do you use the on-board assist,block heater,tank heater or ether? Every diesel semi driver I know warned me about popping heads and gaskets with ether. What is safe?

Mark

joec · 12-29-2008, 17:37

here's a link that might help you. AND FOR REALLY COLD STARTING...
Deuce cold weather starting problem!!!!!

SasquatchSanta Is in the coldest climate around the states other then Alaska. He has his truck hooked up...Enjoy....

Forty Below Zero Deuce

M37-1952 · 12-30-2008, 12:36

Thank you. The threads really helped.

Mark

joec · 12-30-2008, 17:44

Glad to help..

DeuceNewb · 03-03-2009, 15:00

I tried starting mine today, temp is around 34(coldest its been here in a while) she usually starts with the push of the button, but today she started then stalled, twice, before I climbed up and had to hit the gas pedal as it started to keep it alive, then she finally started idling. Should i have used the block heater, or is there something maybe wrong? when its warm theres never any problems