dsm doesnt like to start on e85

[Funfettie]

Hi there,
I have always had issues with my built 2g starting ever since i switched to e85.

I have to crank the engine over 2 or 3 times before 1 cylinder fires. I then have to crank it for a few more seconds to get a few more cylinders to fire, then it dies. One more crank starts the engine, but it runs for maybe 15 seconds, then dies.

repeat step three 2 or 3 times, and then it stays running. What could i do to make starting this thing easier??? im thinking about driving the are this winter, but its up in the air right now.. i can possibly post a video up later if needed.

Thanks

 

[alex209]

I had same problem and I used Oem plugs (hotter) and starts right up . What plugs you runing ??

 

[crash89]

You might have to go into link and give it a little more fuel in the cells used for cold start ups. A couple buddys of mine have also had this issue with their cars on E85.. Cars start on first or second crank now.

 

[Devilsfutbol17]

I have a friend that is in the process of building his own ehthanol refining station, but by no means is he an expert on ethanol. He told me that some people use an injection system to inject gas or something during cranking to help get it started in the colder months. I haven't looked into it at all though, I just nodded and told him that it makes sense.

I too had issues with e85(measured e70) starting in the winter, it took a few seconds to start, but as long as my battery was strong it would eventually start. As soon as I got it started though, there were no issues keeping it idling.

 

[68442]

I hasn't bothered me enough to mess with it yet. This article was posted in a another e85 cold start thread.

Cold start and E85 calibration! - evolutionm.net

 

[Funfettie]

I had same problem and I used Oem plugs (hotter) and starts right up . What plugs you runing ??

Im running NGK bpr7es plugs. gaped to .024. when im home next, ill see if i can figure out how to adjust the fuel tables.

 

[MY1GDSM]

I think we have spoke before in Email OP

Regardless If you message me again I'm sure I could be of help

 

[Funfettie]

Ill have to get in contact with you in the spring. I decided to keep her in the garage for the winter while i switch to SD, and get a few other things dialed in.. also need to wait for e70 to become e85 again