Yahoo Message Number: 75442 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75442)
The latest Motor Home magazine says if your engine has not been started in over a month, that it should be cranked without starting until it develops oil pressure to lessen wear due to a dry start. That sounds like it might be a good idea, although it would put more strain on the starter and batteries. So what do others think, particular our expert Mikee?
Al Colby
2000 Intrigue 10979
Yahoo Message Number: 75449 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75449)
I think my C-13 cat is designed to give a million service miles so if it wears prematurely and only lasts 900,000 miles I will be content.
Marc 05 affinity #6429
Yahoo Message Number: 75456 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75456)
There is some merit the that procedure. But we don't bother. Oil pressure is there pretty quick when the engine is started at idle. The load on the bearings etc is pretty litght at idle.
Mikee
Yahoo Message Number: 75460 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75460)
How would you "crank without starting"? My C-13 fires up immediately.
D Bradley 04 Intrigue $11830
Yahoo Message Number: 75471 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75471)
How about then just running it for a few minutes every three weeks instead? That should lube things up.
Rich 2002 Magna
Yahoo Message Number: 75472 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75472)
If I hit the emergency shutdown button in the back, I can crank the engine without it starting.
Larry, 03 Allure ISL 370
Yahoo Message Number: 75475 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75475)
I start my ISC at least once per week and drive it at least once per month. I am usually going somewhere in it at least once per month for at least a few days. I am not only concern abot engine staying lubricated, but also the rest of the drive train and suspension. Front hub seals that dry out will soon start leaking. OTR AC and heater system also gets exercised.
Jim Hughes
2000 Allure #30511
Yahoo Message Number: 75480 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75480)
Why would you want to do that?
DBradley 04 Intrigue
Yahoo Message Number: 75505 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75505)
Greetings,
I was discussing this issue of starting your CC while it is not in use. I had this discussion with our Cummins Rocky Mountain RV Tech here in Albuquerque, NM.
The ideal situation is for one to start it up once a month and drive it ( a nice grade up hill is best during your drive) for about 10 miles out and return. This does the following......Allows engine to get up to temp, fluids to run and seals etc to become lubricated throughout the rig. Drive shaft etc. Our Cummins tech stated it is really NOT good to just let the engine idle for 20 to 30 minutes.
Once again, this explanation is the ideal situation that he stated that would the best for our Coach when we are not out traveling.
David
Country Coach, 2008 Intrigue, 45', Cummins 500HP Coach #12267
Yahoo Message Number: 75506 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/75506)
Nice Thread, Being in the Diesel Stand By Generator Biz in my other life on our older Cat diesels, they needed to stsrt in 10 seconds or less in Hospitals! We used Pre Lube Oil pumps that would cycle daily to keep the Turbo and Bearings pre lubed. Todays modern diesels do not require this. My thought is Start or do not start! Cranking a cold engine only is not proper. My 2 cents. Ken retired Cat Power Systems Tech. 99 Allure 30356.