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Originally Posted by Phil_F_NM
...A replacement battery with a very good charge was found and the engine cranked. Not strong, but it cranked.
Glow plugs are working. The relay light comes on and the relay doesn't stick. Also the fuel is being heated up and pushed out the exhaust cause there is smoldering smoke coming from the car.
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AFAIK, diesels love to be cranked as fast as they can! Cranking speed helps to really compress and heat the air so combustion can occur. Glow plugs help out with cool/cold engine.
Have a good look over the battery, terminals (both ends of the cables) etc. in the starting circuit to get it cranking as strong as possible.