MEP 002 cold start

[dangier]

With 13 degrees (F) this am, I couldn't resist trying to start the 002. It sits outside under a large deck, so the cold soak is thorough. 30 seconds preheat and hit start. All I got was white smoke-preheat not long enough. 30 seconds more preheat and it took off with a clear exhaust after 10 seconds. Will do 60 seconds preheat in a similar situation. Good test for my Wally World 275 cca batteries..... Seem to spin the 002 over pretty well-enough to start at least.
David

 

[Suprman]

I fired up my 003 the other day it was pretty cold same thing I had to preheat twice then it grumbled a little and fired up.

 

[Isaac-1]

Just wondering who has style 1 vs style 2 starters?

Ike

 

[Munchies]

Good spray, full throttle travel, and a good fast spinnign starter are all things that are going to make them start easier.

 

[dangier]

Isaac-1, I have the old style starters in both my 002's (style 1?). I was complimenting the batteries too. Had adequate reserve capacity for the job at a great price ($28.00 each).
David
added note-just got through checking the glow plugs last week. One of my 002 has the glow plugs that glow from the engine end of the element and other 002 has glow plugs that glow from the center of the element. Is there any difference (new vs old style), or just manufacturer specific?