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Ether can for M939 trucks?

D6c

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Is the ether starting fluid can for the M939's the same as older commercial trucks?

The one I"m thinking of is the same type of container as a propane torch bottle.
 

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I have used this one on my M923. Brand is quickstart, part # LP535, NSN is 2910-00-646-9727. 22 fluid ounces.

Long skinny can mounted with thread end down, has same threaded head as lp lantern bottle.
 

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I just ordered a can from Napa the price is still $45.00 it is the standard size bottle I think 18oz. I hope the ether unit on the truck is functioning. I just bought the truck in the early summer so this will be my first winter with the truck.
 

D6c

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I just ordered a can from Napa the price is still $45.00 it is the standard size bottle I think 18oz. I hope the ether unit on the truck is functioning. I just bought the truck in the early summer so this will be my first winter with the truck.
Same here....tried checking if I was getting power to the solenoid yesterday but it was out in the field and had trouble with my volt meter.
Not so cold yet that it won't start but that could change any time.
 

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I believe they also have a temp sensor that won't let it fire unless its a certain temp outside.
 

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20 degrees.

Search is your friend, as well as the -10 basic operators manual(It's all in there).
 

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He has forgotten more than I could possibly know about these green monsters. I am still new to this hobby and learning every day I would love to have someone like him close to me so I could watch and learn how to make these things go.
 

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Ether used properly with the cold start system will not hurt anything.


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D6c

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Doesn't have a block heater as I wasn't intending to use it in very cold weather.

Interesting to know that there might be a temperature cutout.....I'll have to look at the wiring diagram.
 

D6c

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I believe they also have a temp sensor that won't let it fire unless its a certain temp outside.

Looked at the P2P software for the M931 wiring.....doesn't seem to have a temp sensor but it does have a pressure switch. From what it says, it monitors fuel pressure to prevent you from triggering the ether whiile the engine is running or cranking.
 
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