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Old 07-22-2008, 02:47 PM
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Battery DEAD

Check your Electrical connections between the Battery,Starter and Alternator.
There is a ground strap from the engine to the frame...

The "CLICK" is the Starter/bendix refusing to engage Because of: DEAD Battery or a Loose Connection.(The Starter isn't getting enough power)

In your case I can safely assume the battery needs to be put on a charger.

You only want to run the starter in 10 to 20 second Bursts , with a COOL DOWN (Rest Period) in between[This is HARD on the Starter. It is not a
Continuous Duty Rated Electric Motor[AND it HEATS UP]

Take the Secondary Fuel filter (SPIN ON) and fill it with Diesel...re-install.
Making sure that the sealing washer/O-rings around the center bolt are good.

Check all your fuel line/hose fittings for security.

'Crack loose the capnuts on top of the injectors.

Prime as much as you can.

Using the Starter, in short bursts,crank the engine until fuel shows at the
injectors...tighten the capnuts...AND start.

No big deal you've lost your prime and without the diesel in the Secondary
to "Light Off" the engine and keep it running until it re-primes itself...It'll
Take FOREVER .
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