On Tue, 3 Jan 2017 17:50:43 -0800 (PST),
stephen.dubbin@gmail.com
wrote:
I am also concerned with an apparent characteristic of Volvo engines to be >> VERY slow to start when they get the least bit chilly (i.e. many turns of
the crank before they start to catch). This Beneteau seems to suffer from >> that, as well as a couple of other boats I have known. I have heard that
there is an optional pre-heater available for it ... any knowledge about
that or how effective it is?
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If you have access to an adequate source of 110 volt power you can use
a heat gun or hair dryer to simulate the effect of a pre-heater. Just
direct the heated flow into the air intake of the engine before and
during cranking.
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