Take all glow plugs out before doing compression. No way will engine start and run on one cyl.

remote goes to starter solenoid and + term of batt

jam a piece of wood cut to the right length between stop lever and IP

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked