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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain

09-11-2009, 09:28 PM

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Long cranking time when hot... Isn't that backwards?

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Posted By v8volvo

It is possible that turning up the fuel has made...

It is possible that turning up the fuel has made things worse, since excessive soot can crud up the rings and make them not seal as well. If you are getting a lot of black smoke, you might want to...

Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain

09-11-2009, 04:36 PM

Replies: 10

Long cranking time when hot... Isn't that backwards?

Views: 17,563

Posted By v8volvo

Yeah, that will be a lot more glow than you need...

Yeah, that will be a lot more glow than you need under any circumstances. If it were me I would just put in a momentary switch and relay alongside the stock system. Running the plugs only when...

Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain

09-10-2009, 07:05 PM

Replies: 10

Long cranking time when hot... Isn't that backwards?

Views: 17,563

Posted By v8volvo

Check out an older VW and you'll see that that's...

Check out an older VW and you'll see that that's how they work. IDI diesels really need glow to start even when they are somewhat warm so I can see how even a pretty sound D24T might crank for a...

Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain

09-10-2009, 06:28 PM

Replies: 10

Long cranking time when hot... Isn't that backwards?

Views: 17,563

Posted By v8volvo

It's just got low compression. On VWs, even...

It's just got low compression. On VWs, even though the glow plug light doesn't come on with the engine warm, the plugs still get turned on and are on while cranking, so VWs don't have this issue when...

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