Diesel --In Cab Heat Problem ?
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Yep, I agree with these guys. Plug in when you can, get a winter front, and use some sort of an idle-up device. We in Alberta are used to cold, too. 
A fuel additive will help fight gelling, as well as keeping the fuel system cleaner, too.
A fuel additive will help fight gelling, as well as keeping the fuel system cleaner, too.
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Originally posted by Forrest Nearing
nope, the 24v's have a much worse problem with cold idle... it still causes wear on the 12v engine, but the easy breathing 24v's are much more prone to wet stacking and the lot.
in cold temps, just block the radiator and plug in whenever you can. at least with the Cummins, it'll actually START in those temps... you don't hear about heater problems w/ Chevys and Fords because guys in those climates don't BUY them! LOL!
Forrest
nope, the 24v's have a much worse problem with cold idle... it still causes wear on the 12v engine, but the easy breathing 24v's are much more prone to wet stacking and the lot.
in cold temps, just block the radiator and plug in whenever you can. at least with the Cummins, it'll actually START in those temps... you don't hear about heater problems w/ Chevys and Fords because guys in those climates don't BUY them! LOL!
Forrest
The 24 valves breath too easy. This is B, C, or L. We have to bump winter high idle to 1,300 rpm to prevent the wet stacking.
A DD Series 50 is even worse. No grid heaters or glow plugs. At least there is ether.
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From: League City, TX
Originally posted by Forrest Nearing
nope, the 24v's have a much worse problem with cold idle... it still causes wear on the 12v engine, but the easy breathing 24v's are much more prone to wet stacking and the lot.
Forrest
nope, the 24v's have a much worse problem with cold idle... it still causes wear on the 12v engine, but the easy breathing 24v's are much more prone to wet stacking and the lot.
Forrest
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