i was trying to start my baby yesterday, crazy cold here

after cranking for a bit i knew it wasnt gona go, sounded like the battery was gettig weak also

tried to start again this morning and i get nothing, it wont even turn over now, hooked jumpers up from other car also

is my starter dead, how long will a org starter last?

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1985 300D - 599,xxxk - blue interior #265 Monark Nozzle, AL129X, 15" Ronals, Gen II Big Brakes hunting
1985 300D - 491,xxxk - in prog-{A-A IC, 3" exhaust, psi\pyro, 28*BTDC, Hella Euros, IP Limiter removal
1985 300TD - 783,xxxk - parts car,used new engine with ALDA cap inplace
1987 Kenworth T-600 8LL 425 CAT Mech. - 6,000,000+k - DEI exhaust wrap, punched through resonators, 1 recent rebuild,

I would rule out the battery before suspecting the starter. Sounds like your battery is dead. The fact that it wouldn't start in the cold also makes me suspect the glow plugs. Having the wrong viscosity of oil will also make it harder to start, as will fouled fuel injectors.

From what I've read on this forum, 5w-40 diesel rated oil is a good oil for winter.

Put a trickle charger on your battery overnight and see if it will take a charge. Or if you don't have one, take the battery to autozone or a NTB and get it tested/charged.

I'm not sure how to test glow plugs, but if you do a search on this forum, I'm sure you will find the answer.

If it normally runs rough, even when warm, you may want to clean your injectors with Molylube Diesel Purge, or some similar product.

Good luck!

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1987 Mercedes 300D ~200K (Greasecar & Biodiesel)
1993 Ford F-250 7.3 IDI diesel 165K (Biodiesel)
1996 Thomas/International Bus with DT466 engine

it wont even turn over tho, i just makes a click, sounds like its comming from the fuse panel area,

for the first time the glow plug light didnt come on when i turned the key,

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1985 300D - 599,xxxk - blue interior #265 Monark Nozzle, AL129X, 15" Ronals, Gen II Big Brakes hunting
1985 300D - 491,xxxk - in prog-{A-A IC, 3" exhaust, psi\pyro, 28*BTDC, Hella Euros, IP Limiter removal
1985 300TD - 783,xxxk - parts car,used new engine with ALDA cap inplace
1987 Kenworth T-600 8LL 425 CAT Mech. - 6,000,000+k - DEI exhaust wrap, punched through resonators, 1 recent rebuild,

Sounds like your battery is dead.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Clicking noises are usually associated with battery issues. If you can get it started, a trip to an auto parts store is in order. Consumer Reports rate Pep Boys as tops. To test GP's a multimeter is neccessary. Underhood drivers side inner fender near front, small black box with wire. Open cover, unplug, check with OHM meter. Low numbers are good.

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84 CD

once running, you dont need a battery, or even an alternator. just get it started, and leave her run the rest of the winter

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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven.

1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.