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Old 04-10-2011, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kerry View Post
I agree. It should start but it isn't. If he wants to get it running, fixing the glowplugs may very well get it running even if it has low compression or some other problem. Knowing it has low compression isn't helpful unless he knows whether it is going to run or not. Without the glowplugs, he can't tell.
If we know it is not failing to start due to cold... then why would we not go for something like fuel or compression first ?
I say a 3-5 second shot of starter spray into the air cleaner inlet while the starter is cranking is the next logical cheap fast thing to try...
and NO, it does not have enough btu's to hurt the engine or wash the cylinder walls ( it is gas not liquid )....

This may show that fuel is the problem...
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