High Idle on 3126 CAT?

[btizzle84]

According to the manufacturers you d not have to sit at high idle until you reach operating temps, you can do  that under way. I use the high idle to air up in the morning if we are ready to go.

Very true... manufacters stand behind them not having a warm up period, as long as oil pressure comes up you can go (but remember they've got EPA and MPG standards to meet, idling uses fuel = lower MPGs on that tank). However... I've seen many seal and pump issues from thick, cold oil being pushed through a cold engine. Diesels are cold blooded reptiles, and call me old school, but I feel safer having a diesel with some heat behind it before pushing 30,000lbs down the road.

 

[Ned]

We have found that when leaving a campground, as soon as the air is up, the temperatures will be high enough by the time we get to the highway.  It will warm up faster driving it a slow speeds than idling.  And the driving warms up the transmission as well, something that won't happen if you're just idling.

 

[btizzle84]

Again, the main reason to have a high idle is to keep your engine warm in very low temperatures when you are stopped for a relatively short amount of time... Not for warming up to drive at 5mph for the next 10minutes weaving through a campground in 60 degrees.

 

[Ned]

It also gets the air pressure up quickly, minimizing the time you antagonize your neighbors with your diesel exhaust and engine noise.

 

[btizzle84]

It also gets the air pressure up quickly, minimizing the time you antagonize your neighbors with your diesel exhaust and engine noise.

The day the screaming/tantrum kids and/or the dog barking tied to the tree being ignored, STOPs, i"ll be happy to shut down my kitty CAT quicker  ;D LOL

 

[WILDEBILL308]

Outher peoples lack of consideration is not an acceptable excuse.
Bill

 

[btizzle84]

Outher peoples lack of consideration is not an acceptable excuse.
Bill

Just for clarification, are you saying that nothing is an acceptable excuse if a coach diesel is running? I appreciate your concern, however I was joking.. hence the smiley face and 'LOL'. '
Before charging after me regarding what is acceptable campground behavior on an online board that touts: 'The FRIENDLIEST place on the web..." and turning a jovial conversation into an argument, you should consider the potential seriousness of an author instead of accusing. Thanks Bill.

 

[WILDEBILL308]

Just for clarification, are you saying that nothing is an acceptable excuse if a coach diesel is running? I appreciate your concern, however I was joking.. hence the smiley face and 'LOL'. '
Before charging after me regarding what is acceptable campground behavior on an online board that touts: 'The FRIENDLIEST place on the web..." and turning a jovial conversation into an argument, you should consider the potential seriousness of an author instead of accusing. Thanks Bill.

If I ruffled your feathers I apologize. 
Bill

 

[therealsimpsons]

Our Beaver, with a Roadmaster chassis, has a "high idle" rocker switch beneath the transmission panel.

 

[wincom6]

I usually depart very early in the morning. If possible I will tell my Nabors and assure them that I will be as quite as possible. I put my slides in and levelers up before I start the engine.  I will only idle until my air is up and creep out of earshot I will then hook up the toad. I usually try to get on the road by 5AM and I always stop before dark. I guess if I was leaving at a more sane time I would not be as concerned about disturbing my fellow RVers. If I stop briefly I use the high idle, the tuber charger gets hot at highway speed and I'm concerned about cooking the oil that's in it.

 

[gatorcq]

It may depend on the chassis and whether or not a smart wheel is installed.

Our Rig Freightliner XC, with a smart wheel. After starting all I have to do is press the "SET" button The idle will increase to 1000rpm.

Now, if memory serves me correctly, this is a requirement on a CAT engine, after first starting in the morning.

 

[DailyDriver]

This is what I love about these forums.....  I had NO IDEA you could set the idle up using the cruise control.  I've never looked at the cruise owners manual since it always worked fine and I didn't know it could set the idle, pour you a drink, or whatever all it can do.....  Now I can't wait to go to the storage facility where the MH is parked so I can play with it!

 

[Jeff]

Now, if memory serves me correctly, this is a requirement on a CAT engine, after first starting in the morning.

For several years Cat recommended keeping the idle up if you were leaving the engine running more than a few minutes at idle to avoid washing down the cylinder walls. I understand they now are waffling on that.

 

[buckstand]

Y'all were right!! I found that it can be set both ways.....cool!
I can set high idle with the resume or setting the speed with my foot then push "set"!!
Thanks

 

[btizzle84]

This is what I love about these forums.....  I had NO IDEA you could set the idle up using the cruise control.  I've never looked at the cruise owners manual since it always worked fine and I didn't know it could set the idle, pour you a drink, or whatever all it can do.....  Now I can't wait to go to the storage facility where the MH is parked so I can play with it!

Glad the convo was of some help! I agree - it's always fun when you find out something new about our toys  ;D

 

[buckstand]

I tried it the other day and I can achieve high idle with either procedure......that is so cool  8)
Thanks folks for yet another tip!!!!