Hello, start off by introducing myself. My name is Josh, I've never owned a diesel and I can change my oil and my brakes (far as my car knowledge goes)

I have wanted to own an old truck so I bought a Frankenstein. 1963 F100 that has a Mercedes om617 engine. We drove the truck from Mississippi to Florida and it drove fine, not the fastest but made it after a long journey.

I believe that I left the glow plug engaged for too long so i will be attempting to replace those. (what brand is the best to purchase?) Dont know if you can diagnose it from the video posted below?

The truck had a burning smell and wont fire up. (do you think this is the glow plugs?) I tested the battery and it is fine.







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Thanks and look forward to posting on here.
Josh