ebinmaine 67,553 #1 Posted February 8, 2023 Air Start. A beautiful truck. @Rob J. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #2 Posted February 8, 2023 Shall we debate best starter types? 2 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #3 Posted February 8, 2023 IMG_6992.MOV 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted February 8, 2023 @Rob J. It’s not loading for me… Best I have to offer… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #5 Posted February 8, 2023 Firing up the 40 yr old M-35 at 6 below you had to use the preheater. Basically an internal blowtorch that blew into the intake manifold. Problem at F tCarson 5,500 feet the air was thin the preheater burned off too much oxygen wouldn't start while it was running. Manual said do not operate preheater with out cranking engine so you cranked away then shut off the preheater and hoped the batteries were holding up. A Better Shotgun start.... 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #6 Posted February 8, 2023 16 hours ago, Pullstart said: Shall we debate best starter types? Unique I’ll give you that, the best IDK. 😂 IMG_6992.MOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,071 #7 Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/7/2023 at 7:54 PM, Pullstart said: Shall we debate best starter types? I’m sure a few tractors have been stopped with a shotgun shell, but never heard of one started with a shotgun shell…😆 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #8 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) On 2/7/2023 at 5:41 PM, ebinmaine said: Air Start. A beautiful truck. @Rob J. i do like them air starts in fact my profile pic freightliner flt64 we almost bought was an air start but it had a air tank leak and my dad didnt want a truck it takes maybe 2 hrs by a compresser to start and have it take longer cuz it leaks so that and the cab interior shape detoured us from buying it. that made me sad but theres more coe's out there. Kollin Edited February 9, 2023 by The Freightliner Guy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #9 Posted February 9, 2023 8 hours ago, pfrederi said: Firing up the 40 yr old M-35 at 6 below you had to use the preheater. Basically an internal blowtorch that blew into the intake manifold. Problem at F tCarson 5,500 feet the air was thin the preheater burned off too much oxygen wouldn't start while it was running. Manual said do not operate preheater with out cranking engine so you cranked away then shut off the preheater and hoped the batteries were holding up. A Better Shotgun start.... Classic 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,137 #11 Posted February 12, 2023 HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD!!!! has been sitting a month. No snow and no snow in sight. Don't have to choke it or touch the throttle! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #12 Posted February 12, 2023 What can I say , I love 2 strokes ! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,137 #13 Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Digger 66 said: What can I say , I love 2 strokes ! Rain Caps as an extra bonus! I wish I had a start up video of our old 2 cycle 16 cyl. Detroit generator we had at the hospital. No smoke as it was inside a room in the basement but it was LOUD!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
