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Old 12-01-2005, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MonsieurBon
Luke told me that he releases the starter after 3-5 seconds to let the engine run, then it stumbles and dies. Should he be turning it longer than that?

What is an OK duty cycle on a starter? As in should we not try turning it over for more than X seconds every X minutes?

Thanks!
ok I got a clear picture now....no he shouldn't need to be cranking it longer....I say he has a couple glow plugs not working. How cold is it now with it hard starting.....less than 3-5 C? Thats not cold enough for fuel to gell.
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