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Both atf and power steering fluid are similar as hydraulic fluid. However atf has detergents and friction modifiers added that the automatic transmission requires.
If jump starting directly to one or both batteries connect jumper cables positive to positive and negative to negative Just like you normally would if 12 volt system.
If you want to get the most life out of injection pump and injectors with ULSD always add one of the high quality diesel additives at the proper dose to every tank. It will also run more quite and smoother!
Ok that makes sense. I never have started an engine on a stand like this before. Maybe a few times on a floor cradle stand that was more stable. Thanks
That loud rattle sounds good to me on a really cold morning! Sounds a lot better than a grinding starter with no start!
Just let it warm up good before you take off! Full synthetic Rotella is what I use in winter time!
I have watched this also before and it always concerns me if proper amounts off each product are added as specified from each manufacture. I have seen these bearing test machines with grease in person and believe there is room for operator error in some of the comparisons. Remember it is one...
It should not have jelled on 24 oz. mixed in prior to the problem. Sounds like fuel problem. Get some Power Service 911 and fill a new filter with it and put it on. Prime it and try that. May have to charge batteries before it will start.
What kind of additive and the amount before it gelled? It takes a double dose of some additives when it approaches zero and below. Make sure to not use bio diesel. It attracts moisture. If kerosene or #1 diesel is available it is better for extreme cold.
Truckers use to use 10% gas added to 90%...
All the small block chevy gas engines that I have worked on had smooth studs that screwed into water pump hub and then the pulley slipped on over them, then the fan clutch followed by a lock washer and nut. Real easy to assemble.
Some of the big blocks had a longer stud bolt with lock washer...
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