what is my problem...no power when cold??

[drchris1024]

all of a sudden my ex will not run properly when engine is cold. if i crank it up in the morning and don't let it warm completely up, it will run for 50 yards or so and lose power and the rpm's will drop to idle. the engine will have a very ruff sound and shake somewhat violently. if i stop and sit for a couple minutes it will run fine. sometimes when the power is lost it will shut off and then takes awhile to restart...

 

[Finn]

Hi Chris
I had the very similar condition last winter ( Georgia winter is about our summer climate ). Then my problem was too low oil level. The engine could not create enough pressure to stay running when cold.
Oil change ( semi synt. 10-30 ) helped.
Diesel filter change another thing.

Just some comments from cold north
Jukka

2000 X 4x4 Ltd PSD 7,3

 

[drchris1024]

Hi Chris
I had the very similar condition last winter ( Georgia winter is about our summer climate ). Then my problem was too low oil level. The engine could not create enough pressure to stay running when cold.
Oil change ( semi synt. 10-30 ) helped.
Diesel filter change another thing.

Just some comments from cold north
Jukka

2000 X 4x4 Ltd PSD 7,3

Thank ya, Jukka. That sounds like a good start see'n as I'm well over do for my oil change. I can't believe I that I got a reply from Finland, the internet never ceases to amaze me!!!-popcorn