Cold weather starting

[98hd]

My m35a2C is a pain to start in the cold. I mean even in the high 30's (which isn't that cold) it is a pain and I have to pull the throttle way out and liberally use the flame heater to get it to start.

On the other hand my M342a2, in the same weather, I just reach in turn the key (someone replaced the pushbutton at some time) and in about 1-2 revolutions it's running beautifully.

Is there anything I should look for or anything I can adjust to get the other truck to start as nicely?

 

[cranetruck]

Air leak? Bleed the fuel lines.

 

[98hd]

Air leak? Bleed the fuel lines.

I hadn't thought of that. I will have to turn on the electric pump and crack some fittings before I try and fire it next time.