Don't run with injectors pulled loose, the engine will run VERY fast with lots of fuel spraying out -- fuel delivery is controlled by manifold pressure.

There is a tester (or used to be) for doing this, but good luck finding one that works!

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!