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Old 01-05-2008, 10:31 AM
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I don't think Roy saw your pic above before he posted this. Was probably typing and getting your link together. Good info had your fuse not have been melted in half......



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Originally Posted by whunter View Post
You have two issues...
#1. Your engine oil is too thick for current temperature and/or the starter is bad.
FYI: In Detroit, I am running Mobile1 5W40 at the moment.

#2. You have a glow plug circuit short = bad glow plugs or harness.
Bad glow plugs would be my guess, over torquing the eight millimeter glow plug nut will twist stress the heat element = one start then dead short.

Glow plugs link thread
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/137732-glow-plugs-link-thread.html#post1019018
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