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Originally Posted by Zacharias
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1. If I understand correctly, you mean that you JUST did the valves before this problem started? Are you sure you didn't mix up exhaust vs. intake when adjusting the clearances? Lots of people have done that.
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...no, I whipped the tappet cover off while troubleshooting, and thought I may as well do the valves while I was there.
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Originally Posted by Zacharias
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2. Check for blockage in the air intake.
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Check, disconnected it.
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Originally Posted by Zacharias
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3. Seeing a reflected glow doesn't tell you that the glowplugs are glowing hot enough. How old are they?
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New, had recently upgraded to "pencil" types, checked three out of the engine, and looked into the holes to see them stoking away.
... and, yep, mach4, that was my plan of action regarding checking for contaminated fuel.