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Old 11-18-2013, 09:03 AM
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will not start when cold unless you put either to it. after worm up starts fine. runs fine .
 
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Old 11-18-2013, 02:00 PM
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Hey,
I would look at the injectors. If you are running 15/40 in cold climates, older injectors have a tough time until the oil heats up and thins out. Dump the oil and filter then use 5/40 synthetic Rotella..
One other thing, be careful using starting fluid with diesels with glow plugs. If you have to, it might be a good idea to disconnect the glow plug relay. Good luck!
 

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Running a block heater? Once the temps dip below 20 degrees I usually start plugging mine in.
 
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might also consider rigging up a vacuum pump to extract high pressure oil. It has probably been there for a few years?
 
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Check the glow plug relay and the glow plugs for proper operation.......................
 
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