thanks for the replies, guys.

glow plugs are good.
man, at TDC the lobes of #1 definitely aren't pointing "UP."

how in the hell did i manage that?
and what do i have to do now? any advice on what's the best/quickest way to fix?

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-lee
'83 300CDT (286k)

former proud owner of:
'85 mercedes euro 300TD
'80 mercedes 300TD
'77 mercedes 280e
'80 mercedes euro 250
'82 mercedes euro 250