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Non-ether cold weather starting solutions for the 8.3?
Don't over think this. Spend the money on good, standard batteries (matched), name brand high amp alternator, gear reduction starter, block heater and ether start. Unless your headed to the Fairbanks wilderness for extended periods, you won't need all of this other crazy stuff. It's just more...- 162tcat
- Post #33
- Forum: 5-ton Mods and Hot Rodding
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Non-ether cold weather starting solutions for the 8.3?
My idle was at 450ish when I got the truck. Bumped it to just under 600 and it made a huge difference. For the OP, I would carry ether for the just in case type situation but focus on getting it running perfect and less on ether. If your in an off grid type situation, you'll probably have a...- 162tcat
- Post #27
- Forum: 5-ton Mods and Hot Rodding
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Non-ether cold weather starting solutions for the 8.3?
What he said. Mine will start without issue down to around 20 degrees. At around 15 it will start but cranks a while so good batteries are needed. Not sure below that, never tried. What's your idle set it? Any smoke after warmed up? I think ether start is the least of your worries if your...- 162tcat
- Post #15
- Forum: 5-ton Mods and Hot Rodding