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08-19-2008, 03:57 PM
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Start up frustration
Hey Guys
This was fun 4 days ago when I started this but my patients is wearing thin. Replaced the primer pump, pumped until I got all of the air bubbles out of the loosened hollow screw. Cracked the injectors on the #1. Turned the key and came as close as it has come so far to starting up. I had someone else turn the key while I bled the valves but still no go. It almost starts but won't. One thing I am wondering is 1. How do I know if there is fuel coming from the fuel tank. 2. should there be any air bubble in the see thru filter. Thanks again guys. I am the closest I have been yet. BB
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08-19-2008, 04:07 PM
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You can loosen or remove the spin on filter and crank too see if you are getting fuel from the tank. It is normal to have a marble sized bubbler in the pre-filter. Is your glow plug system working? How is the engine's compression?
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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08-19-2008, 04:12 PM
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2. Bubble is normal. Bigger than a marble is ok too.
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08-19-2008, 04:16 PM
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keep it all in the same original thread or the advice is going to get repeated and confusing.
Have you checked the resistance of the plugs yet?
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08-19-2008, 06:51 PM
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Are you thinking that new plugs would somehow be bad?And the fuel in the filter I put in there because the primer pump was taking forever to fill it up, so i funneled it in. The primer pump only seems to be pushing fuel toward the spin on, but not from the secondary.
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08-19-2008, 06:54 PM
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Possibly. The number one reason for hard starts on these engines is malfunctioning glow plugs. Before I spent much time chasing down other problems, I'd confirm voltage at the plugs and proper resistance. You've confirmed voltage, albeit somewhat low, but not proper resistance. It's a simple 2 minute test that would exclude bad plugs.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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08-19-2008, 07:53 PM
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OK Guys
I have somewhat of a success. I got.9 ohms from the glow plugs across the board.But I put the car in neutral and it started up,for about 6 seconds,and then it died. But when I tried to crank again it didn't seem to be firing at all. Whats the deal? I think I am close.
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