PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Installing a glowplug in the air cleaner space?

JHZR2 · #8 01-23-2004, 10:49 PM

Yes, I glow them for three full cycles before I even try to start it. A full cycle is turning the key and me counting slowly to 30, so I figure doing this three times lets everything get good and hot. And it works somewhat... The first couple cranks are fast, it just doesnt catch. But after the first few, it slows down substantially.

Every time I reglow it and crank some more it gets a little faster, until finally whatever needs to heat gets hot enough and it catches (on the first cylinder fire).

JMH