good thread. here at 5500' if i touch the pedal before cranking, it's like a gas engine flooding. i have to let it glow maybe 20 seconds after the glow light goes out, then start cranking and slowly give it some pedal. too much too soon and it will "flood". as the temp gets colder, the process is slower. strangest starting diesel i've ever had.
robert

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