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    M925 difficult starting when cold

    CSM Davis, I tried the primer pump last night When I released the T push handle, pushed it in and out, I got a stream of diesel from the bottom of the pump fitting. No resistance as the diesel was just streaming out through the bottom of the assembly Will look at it in daylight to examine...
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    M925 difficult starting when cold

    Thanks guys. Great insights. Tried hand held ether injection sprayed into engine intake Seemed to make no difference in starting....took several attempts. 6-10 revolutions Will go back and prime the pump (handle) a coupla times , then see if cranking time reduces and if I get smoke on first crank
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    M925 difficult starting when cold

    Thanks for the block heater info. I just want to be sure that the NHC250 Cummins does NOT have a glow plug and I missed the obvious........ Thanks
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    M925 difficult starting when cold

    Will try the block heater. Pleased to know it is just my Cummins 250 being a slow starter. Which is best-magnetic 300 watt heater or coolant bolt-on? Also, was giving no throttle, then tried full throttle. Same result....no fire Thanks
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    M925 difficult starting when cold

    Appreciate the perspectives and experience with the Cummins 250. Perhaps that is why it has the ether injection system As long as you guys see it as normal, a quick shot of ether should resolve it. Thx!!!
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    M925 difficult starting when cold

    M925 is slow to start in cold weather. Cummins 250. When turning over, the exhaust stack belches blue-white smoke. Engine turns over 3-6 times with up to 3-4 attempts to start before it finally starts. Could I have seepage back into the cylinders after turning off ignition or a cracked...
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    M923 Trans Temp Sensor-location?

    Guys, The M923 Trans Temp guage is not working and want to start checking at the temp sensor on the transmission. Where is it located on the transmission? Thanks
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