Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) winter is a comin

[BDaugherty]

Lets talk about grids. I disconnected my grids about 8 years ago and have started my cold soaked engine at 19 degrees F. Is it true that on some apps the Cummins 5. 9 bt does not even have grids? Such as a generator or marine app? I have been told more than once the grids are for polution control because the engine smokes bad for 1 minute when cranked below 45 degrees.

I always press the go pedal 1/2 inch when starting. Diesels need extra fuel for a quick start.

edgeman are you sure the engine is getting plenty of fuel? I know the grids does help mine start faster, but after they stayed on for 4 different time I no more. The grids over tax the alternator.

I've seen Ppump 5. 9s in dump trucks and equipment with no grid heaters. I've seen some that started just fine in the "very cold" and a couple that just didn't want to fire. I didn't troubleshoot either one. However, the one thing that I saw right away was a big difference in cranking speed.