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prairieschooner · 10-28-2011, 03:48 AM

I think that there are two problems with simply idling the deisel.
The frst would be lubrication, most of the lubrication that the pistons get is splash from the crankshaft. Idling the engine will not give it enough lubrication, at least from what I was taught.
The other is that the engine will not come up to temperature without a load. This will allow moisture to stay in the cylinders or it will not burn off unless the engine comes up to temp.
Actually the Block Heater may do more good than just idling the engine. Maybe you shoulod just turn it on and come to the desert like the rest of the Canadians we know.
just my 2 cents worth and only worth that much.

10-28-2011, 03:48 AM	#6
prairieschooner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idyllwild, CA Posts: 1,340	I think that there are two problems with simply idling the deisel. The frst would be lubrication, most of the lubrication that the pistons get is splash from the crankshaft. Idling the engine will not give it enough lubrication, at least from what I was taught. The other is that the engine will not come up to temperature without a load. This will allow moisture to stay in the cylinders or it will not burn off unless the engine comes up to temp. Actually the Block Heater may do more good than just idling the engine. Maybe you shoulod just turn it on and come to the desert like the rest of the Canadians we know. just my 2 cents worth and only worth that much. __________________ have Coach will Travel Steve & Tricia 1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it! https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214 2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]