David_Kb7uns
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It may also be tied into emissions these days. The quicker idle will build heat up faster and have more complete combustion.
David Kb7uns
David Kb7uns
Thanks TripleR, funny how little things like that don't matter till they matter. Is it a diesel thing, or a Kubota thing? This is the only diesel i've ever had.
Engine start is the most important few moments in the life of an engine. Think about what happens when you start your car or truck. They are programmed to start and fast idle immediately. You might think that this process is harmful but quite the opposite is true.
The oil pump does not directly lubricate many of the parts inside an engine. The oil that is flung off the crankshaft accomplishes this task. At a speed of 1800 RPM, this oil is quickly spread to all areas inside the crankcase. If starting at idle speed, this process takes much longer.
I always start my tractor at near half speed, and avoid idling it after it has warmed up.
Now reading this just sends shivers up my spine.
All these engines are pressure lubricated, there is no flinging per-say. Revving a cold engine with heavy thick oil only wears out the parts of the engine that the oil is slow to flow to, cam shaft, top end bearings etc. The best starting procedure is to start it as slow as it will comfortably run and idle till there is some warmth through the whole engine block.
I read you post and thought to myself that I'd been doing something wrong all this time.They are programmed to start and fast idle immediately.