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Re: switch it off or leave it on?
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Posted by Bill(Wis) on May 11, 2004 at 17:15:50 from (209.247.222.81):
In Reply to: switch it off or leave it on? posted by Ben UK on May 11, 2004 at 11:55:13:
It doesn't seem to hurt a diesel engine to idle for a long time. If it's in cold weather I prefer to let a diesel run. The thermostat will keep the temps up. Off topic slightly - a friend of mine joined the German Army in 1940 and served the entire war on the Eastern front. They kept their diesel engines running from November through March. It should be noted, however, that they did lose the war. There are times when you have to shut them down, like when you want to attach a PTO implement. The PTO brake on my tractor is on any time the engine is running with PTO disengaged. It's just easier to shut the engine down and be able to turn the shaft.
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