crank speed of the starter is ultimate test to me
my mercedes isnt ever plugged in started yesterday @17 degees
with dino oil good glow plugs and the right size battery
but brian is right lots of lil things add up to a big pain in da as...

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commercial fisherman diesel in my blood in my boats trucks and Dear old Dad has had me drivin them since i got my first license in 1968
1986 300 SDL 427654
1999 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 225423
1986 300 SDL 287000 Dad's
1987 190 Turbo 158000 Mom's (my inheritance)