Re: Cold starting difficulties

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/4/14 10:24:13

HH56, last time I bought a new car (about 2 years ago) I noted that engine block heaters are still a factory option, presumeably popular in places colder than I want to live.

My 34 (6-volt) will start quite readily in temperatures down to about 10 degrees F, below that it cranks quite slowly but still starts within a turn or two. Years back when I used straight SAE50W motor oil, I used a dipstick heater on those few occasions where it was that cold or colder and I wanted to take the car out, something I don't do any more. The points on low compression are very well taken. A point not mentioned but deserving of a look-see if the condition of the starter bushings/bearings, brushes and commutator.