thank you diesel don. out of nowhere my 83 300dt lost glow plug light and evidentally the glow plugs as it would not start. did a search. ran across diesel don's note that the fuse can look good and still be at fault. i too had the bent down condition in the middle of the fuse as described by diesel don. took a fuse from another in the stable and all was cured. incidentally, the fuze broke in two upon initial removal. purchased two new fuses at local dealer. asked if i would get out with a charge of less than a dollar and was told no. $2.28 a piece. mentioned that i thought each was around 30 cents. parts man gave me a break. total for two - $2.28. again thanks to diesel don and the site in general.