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Originally Posted by Abner Mality
Yesterday morning, I decided to hit the starter as soon as the GP light went off (7 seconds, normally). The outside temp was 46°, the GP light went off right on schedule, and I hit the starter. Honestly, I don't think the engine made one full rev before she started up.
It was amazing. As soon as the initial glee subsided, I looked in the rear-view mirror -- NO SMOKE!
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Good job.
I wish every new owner of these engines would perform simple maintenance of the valves and replace the glow plugs. Their starting issues would vanish overnight in most cases.
In the case of this SD, new valves allow it to start at 12°F. after about 1/2 second of cranking. It never smokes.