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First winter with an A1R and also a diesel. Started it today in 10f and it was not very happy. Had to crank several times(was letting off same as I would in warm temps- when I hear it ignite). Then held starter for a few seconds after catching to keep it running since previous method didn't work. Lots of black smoke for a few seconds then white smoke. No engine preheat used from block heater. Sounded like marbles in the cylinders for about 10 seconds.
This is with the ether system in working order. I wish there was a way to disable it as what if cylinder is empty? The grid heater won't turn on if it decides ether is needed (at least until after running) Any ideas if you can change this setting? I have looked in cat ET and found nothing. I really want to avoid tricking sensors to avoid ether. I assume a ton of cat c7 school busses don't have ether and start just fine in far colder temps.
This is with the ether system in working order. I wish there was a way to disable it as what if cylinder is empty? The grid heater won't turn on if it decides ether is needed (at least until after running) Any ideas if you can change this setting? I have looked in cat ET and found nothing. I really want to avoid tricking sensors to avoid ether. I assume a ton of cat c7 school busses don't have ether and start just fine in far colder temps.