meadowfield 2,950 #1 Posted Monday at 09:50 AM came to start my Suburban 400 and I really struggled. Convinced myself it was fuel, then carb - took it apart and messed about. Finally put the drill on the flywheel and it just about ran, but died. Pressed the clutch pedal and tried again and it ran like a dream! Not used to these little 4hp engines, nor the fact that the 90W gear oil is like glue when it is -8 dec C. I think even the straight 30 in the engines is a bit gloopy too! Tried the 551, that wouldn't crank either and pressing the clutch make all the difference too! I'll remember that in future.... Maybe someone could invent an oil that isn't as thick when cold Maybe I stick to bigger engines with electric start! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,326 #2 Posted Monday at 09:54 AM Ahh yes..... approximately a 1/4 of our year right there. 1⁰ F. This morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,950 #3 Posted Monday at 10:14 AM 19 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Ahh yes..... approximately a 1/4 of our year right there. 1⁰ F. This morning. I always assume it's a weak battery, but the thick oil is a killer too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,242 #4 Posted Monday at 11:14 AM 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Ahh yes..... approximately a 1/4 of our year right there. 1⁰ F. This morning. Eric that is cold I would say. Did you get you block heaters in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,326 #5 Posted Monday at 11:55 AM 40 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said: Eric that is cold I would say. Did you get you block heaters in? Should be today or tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,585 #6 Posted Monday at 11:56 AM My winter truck (2005 Duramax powered Chevy) has no glow plug circuit, nor a working block heater. It’s a bit stubborn too come these temps. Sometimes if it doesn’t fire, I’ll crank it for maybe 10 seconds, let it heat soak a bit and rest the batteries, repeat. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,326 #7 Posted Monday at 01:14 PM 2 hours ago, meadowfield said: I always assume it's a weak battery, but the thick oil is a killer too! Definitely agreed. Trina's small blocks use straight 30 year round but I find my big blocks are far far more user friendly if I switch to 10w30 during the winter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,446 #8 Posted Monday at 10:34 PM 12 hours ago, ebinmaine said: 1⁰ F. This morning. Aw heck no! Too cold for these old bones... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,326 #9 Posted Monday at 10:48 PM 13 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Aw heck no! Too cold for these old bones... I ain't into that either but I REALLY can't function in the heat & humdidididity you get!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,446 #10 Posted Monday at 10:53 PM 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I ain't into that either but I REALLY can't function in the heat & humdidididity y As I get older, I'm beginning to understand why folks retire to moderate temp locations when they can! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,484 #11 Posted yesterday at 12:18 AM 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I ain't into that either but I REALLY can't function in the heat & humdidididity you get!! Having had heatstroke this summer, I prefer the cold. Much easier to get warm than cool down. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,242 #12 Posted 16 hours ago 23 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Should be today or tomorrow That is good let me know how yours work out for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,680 #13 Posted 12 hours ago waiting on a report. @ebinmaine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,326 #14 Posted 7 hours ago 5 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: waiting on a report. @ebinmaine I'm curious to know if one of these heaters will be able to fit on the bottom of a cradle engine and if it will be effective at heating it like it would be on the older ones. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
