Fuel delivery on 3208 and coolant check questions

[Scott]

Kerry, first of all 1-2 hrs on the block heater is probably not
enough time. There really is a lot of metal, oil to warm up in the
kitty. I have found it takes longer 4-5hrs to warm the block/oil
enough to be effective. But since I live in the south what do I know!

If you found the ether can in the coach it could very easily be a
reason the engine is remaned! While I carry ether, it is only for
dire emergencies, and if used, use it while the engine is turning
over, do not spray it then get inside and try and start it. Parts may
fly off..ether ignition is an explosion! Spraying while the engine is
spinning will distribute it through out the cylanders and not stress
one more than the others. I would think 30* temps would not require
ether to start...but then again I live in the south. When issues like
ether are required I have great road assist to get to a Cat
dealer...FMCA check it out.

BTW we spent the holidays on the western slope, Glenwood Springs,
great time...on top of a mtn.. 5' of snow...it was great until the
sled got stuck...dang at 9500' that was a bear...

Scott B
865FC35
South Carolina "again, not too smart, but I got a bird"

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> Thanks. It's my first non-glowplug diesel. Engine is a CAT
> remanf'd. Block heater had been on for about between 1 and 2 hrs.
It
> was probably in the high 30's. Anyone use ether spray systems for
> cold weather?
>
> Kerry
> 82 FC 35
> Denver
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
> wrote:
> >
> > Check SCAs / coolant with test strips, available at CAT or NAPA,
get
> > the ones that test for everything.
> >
> > The plexiglass thing sounds like the old water-separator, didn't
know
> > they still installed them in '82, original engine? If air got in,
it
> > wouldn't have started in 3revs, and that's a fairly normal start
if
> > it is cold. The block heater might not work, reach in through the
> > curbside step in the front bumper and feel for the warm tank
heater,
> > careful, might be hot. Warmth should be felt on top of the air
pump
> > in a few hours. Not quite like the Mercedes, doesn't heat as fast
> > from the block heater, and doesn't start as fast cold, no glow-
plugs.
> > Warm it up well with the block heater and it should hit on the
first
> > couple of compression strokes if the starter spins it fast enough
> > (healthy starter, wiring, and batteries).
> >
> > - Jeff Miller
> > in Holland, MI
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Edwards, Kerry"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > How is the fuel delivered to the 3208 in an FC? Does it have
an
> > electric fuel pump or a mechanical pump on the engine? I ask
because
> > it took mine about 3 revolutions to fire after sitting overnight
and
> > I think it was short on fuel. If it is an electric pump, where
is it
> > located? I know I have a slight fuel leak where the line comes
up to
> > the back of the engine near the clear plexiglass thingamybob
filled
> > with fuel. I'm guessing it's letting in air.
> > >
> > > I've also read somewhere about checking the SCA (?) of the
> > coolant. Can someone explain what this is and why it is
important?
> > Where does a person obtain the test strips?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Kerry
> > > 82 FC 35
> > > Denver
> > >
> > > -
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>