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Originally Posted by BillGrissom
I second post #7. Purge all air from the lines and crank until you see fuel dribbling out the top of each injector fitting (17 mm nut, I recall). My Hayne's manual shows how to crack the banjo bolt at the top of the main fuel filter, as you cycle the hand pump until you get just fuel dribbling out. Don't worry about a little air in the little "pre-filter". I always see that, as do most here.
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I am pretty confident it is an air lock issue. Hopefully with the new parts (including the check valve and the two clear fuel lines) this will help in diagnosis of where the air is trapped and/or coming from. I am crossing my fingers on that.
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I was just in Harbor Freight and saw their diesel compression gage set on sale for ~$15. It works for me. They also have a ~$250 kit if you win the lottery. But, I agree that compression is not your immediate concern. You should still be able to get it started on a warm day. Poor rings are obvious from high blow-by and resulting oil leaks everywhere, plus hard to start on cold mornings (assuming glow plugs are fine), and excessive smoke under high "throttle" pedal.
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If compression/rings are an issue (and I don't think they are) I will address that once I get the fuel system straightened out. I don't think that will be needed though, knowing what I know about this car.
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I don't follow the "push-start" suggestion. As long as the starter cranks it, no problem. These starters are designed to crank for a minute or more. But, I understand that even the automatics can be push-started, since they have a rear pump (as do my 1960's Chryslers), though my 1985 CA may be different since uses the 1986+ transmission.
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It cranks strong and I have a good battery as well as a set of 02 gauge jumper cables connected to my Ford F-350 diesel with the dual batteries and the engine running. I think there are enough electrons there to do the work necessary.
Besides, I am a one-man three-ring circus at this point. I don't want to attempt pull-starting it just yet. Not quite that desperate.... yet.
If I do I will take video and post it here first, you can rest assured. I will, of course, have ample beer on hand for the occasion.