A cold start/running issue on a Cat. 3126E

[timdriver]

I never run mine until the temp gauge has moved off the peg and haven't experienced the hesitation that you describe .

[CAT Lover]

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Originally Posted by ninos ok I just read the all thread again and it looks like you guys are talking about a diferent problem, what mine does is when I start it cold and I take off before is fully hot I fell a little hesitation as I just feather the gas pedal and only happens for about one split second and as I press the pedal it goes with out any more hesitation, thats why I said its normal and it had to do with oil pressure, I was wrong sorry. Joe

What is your oil pressure guage reading? it should be at 50 at a cold start. Start driving it & u will see it as high as 65 if you don't let it warm up. It's not an oil issue if it's that high.

[bosshawg]

I have a 330 cat with 17k miles. It has been great so far. It just seems to take a little long to start. Takes about 2 seconds to start. Is that normal?

[timdriver]

Mine does the same thing , as soon as the "Wait to Start" light goes out I hit the starter if it doesn't fire within 5 seconds of cranking I cycle the key switch to off and go through the same " Wait to Start" and it fires right up. There's never been a problem with mine.

[movin-on]

My 02 3126E is also cold blooded....I've learned to turn on the block heater when temps get down around 40 deg....Starts right up as long as I do this...