Ether- Why is it ok to use on 5 Tons but not CUCV

[trooper632]

Not sure why its ok to use either on the 5Tons but not the CUCV's while starting

 

[doghead]

Direct injection, vs indirect injection.

Electrically controlled preheater(glow plugs) in a cucv. This is like spraying into an ignition source.

 

[DriverSideImpact1008]

Glow plugs heat up to close to 1500°F ether's ignition point is about 300°F. The ether will ignite explosively and uncontrollably when it hits the glow plugs.

On the IDI 6.2- All the glow plugs are hot at the same time, but the cylinders are all on different stages of their cycle. So you can get the ether exploding and pushing against the piston while it's trying to come up on the compression or exhaust stroke

On a direct injection diesel- the ether mixes with the diesel fuel when it's sprayed into the cylinder, and helps it to burn, only doing so when the piston is on the power stroke.

 

[Carlo]

Dog head Is it true the heads can blow off with either? Either with glow plugs BANG!

 

[doghead]

The heads, most likely not.

The intake manifold, very possible.

 

[trooper632]

Thanks, I know its not good to use it on the CUCC's, but I have before as a last resort to start one. I let the glow plugs warm up the cylinder first and only interduced the either after the glow plugs end the heat cycle, but it always sounds terrible. I was just wondering why and know I know Thanks to all

 

[joesco]

I would suggest installing a block heater, the 6.2 would love one!

 

[b4thundr]

I've used it when I knew the glow plugs were not working, just a snort and that's all you need.