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1. Re: [BRHSlist] Diesel Engine Question (score: 1)
Author: cy svobodny <ctsvobodny@y...>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 14:51:41 -0800 (PST)
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/archives/BRHSLIST/2002-04/msg00005.html (7,518 bytes)

2. Re: [BRHSlist] Diesel Engine Question (score: 1)
Author: Bob Yarger <bobyar2001@y...>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 10:47:26 -0800 (PST)
Though it usually isn't done, it is always wise to open the test cocks and crank the engine over two or three times, to blow out any water that might have leaked onto the top of the piston. Water doe
/archives/BRHSLIST/2002-04/msg00011.html (8,799 bytes)

3. Re: [BRHSlist] Diesel Engine Question (score: 1)
Author: PSHedgpeth@a...
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:36:37 EST
Bob In my railroading days...1950's and 60's engines were almost never shut down. I worked branch line locals in Nebraska and at the away from home terminal engines were allowed to run overnight. In
/archives/BRHSLIST/2002-03/msg00003.html (7,448 bytes)

4. Re: [BRHSlist] Diesel Engine Question (score: 1)
Author: "John D. Mitchell, Jr." <cbqrr47@y...>
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 10:09:55 -0800 (PST)
Bob, In the days of cheap diesel fuel, this was one of the prime reasons for this practice,(in case of a leaking head gasket, not an uncommon occurrence), another was to save the wear and tear on the
/archives/BRHSLIST/2002-03/msg00007.html (7,979 bytes)

5. Re: [BRHSlist] Diesel Engine Question (score: 1)
Author: "VLBG" <VLBG@s...>
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:15:25 -0600
Bob, You have the right idea. Before restarting any 30's thru 70's era Diesel you have to open a drain valve on each cylinder and crank the engine over a few times to purge any possible water that ha
/archives/BRHSLIST/2002-03/msg00009.html (8,866 bytes)

6. Re: [BRHSlist] Diesel Engine Question (score: 1)
Author: Myron & Lois Dudenbostel <myroloi@e...>
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 21:04:29 -0600
Bob, I used to work at a rail to barge operation. They had a gp7 that we had to drain each cylinder crank her over a couple of times then close the drains and start her up. If you didn't get one of t
/archives/BRHSLIST/2002-03/msg00015.html (7,935 bytes)

7. Re: [BRHSlist] Diesel Engine Question (score: 1)
Author: GORDON SMITH <kc2bw@a...>
Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 08:44:27 -0500
Well I've read most of the replys to this.Some of the reasons were quite valid. Freeze protection, cheap fuel, poor battery maintenance. The most damage done to a prime mover is done during start up.
/archives/BRHSLIST/2002-03/msg00016.html (8,730 bytes)


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