My engines almost always start within 3/4 a revolution because I keep them well tuned , valves adjusted and , I know exactly how long the glow plugs stay on after the lamp goes out so I wait a little longer and am always rewarded with near *instant* starting .
I learned this habit on my very first 300CD , a '78 that was totally worn out .
I hate under dash works so I'm dragging my feet on taking the dash out of my '84 to replace the center vent vacuum chamber.....
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