what next??
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oh i should mention she did crank just fine in fact better than before, It went thru 5 times of cranking before batteries got weak each at about 10-20 sec of cranking, I cycled the glow plugs twice before cranking with about 10-15 sec of wts light staying lit then it would click and voltmeter would fluctuate. I forgot to look in the mirror for white/blue smoke tho. I do beleive with batteries recharged and warm and it being in the 20's for low instead of single digit it should start. Hopefully and God willing!!
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SHE IS ALIVE SHE FIRED UP TODAY!!! she was a lil loud at first but not running in 2 wks kinda expected now letting fluids get ran thru her before i take off. THanks very much everyone for your help this has revamped my interest in diesels and not want to sell her and keep her till she finally dies.
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yes it was the ground on driver side battery. I had to connect it to the alternator bracket due to the bolt on block being 1/2 inch and the cable only having a 3/8 end, but it works and doesnt seem to bog down the electrical system or starting.
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
OK if you had no power, or at least not enough power to light the dome light, you must also have a body to motor or chassis to motor ground problem as well.
I have added several grounds between the battery, motor, chassis and body to replace or add to the factory grounds.
More grounds won't hurt a thing and may cure even more problems.
I have added several grounds between the battery, motor, chassis and body to replace or add to the factory grounds.
More grounds won't hurt a thing and may cure even more problems.
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