I second getting this over to Diesel Discussion. Bosch and Beru are the glowplugs to get, if indeed that is your problem. Too many possible issues with a Frankentruck to diagnose just yet. Burning smell is not usually a good thing.

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83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
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