This is where I was adding ether, but no petcock. I just take the plug out until it gets running. But I do like the petcock idea.gregjo1948 wrote:Remove the small pipe plug from the intake manifold, install a petcock, add your ether there as you crank the engine.
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- Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:25 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 440icd cold weather starting
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- Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:23 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 440icd cold weather starting
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X2 with Stan<< batteries,,, cables,, starter,,, every Detroit I have loves ether.... What are you running for batteries? It is an Optima that the previous owner bought. I do not know the size though. I also have a battery charger on it set to crank setting (which I think is 200 amps). Without ether...
- Wed Jan 04, 2017 4:48 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 440icd cold weather starting
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- Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 440icd cold weather starting
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440icd cold weather starting
Hi, I recently bought a 440icd. Engine seems pretty strong and I was told it had been fairly recently rebuilt. It does not smoke and has good oil pressure, so I think it is in decent shape. I was told it was hard to start in cold weather and that is no joke. I have read a lot of the posts on here an...