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Old 11-04-2009, 09:09 AM   #13 (permalink)
race24x
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Both batteries fully charged it turns over ok, but you have to crank it so long to get it to run it drains them. Only when its cold. Plug in the block heater and it starts OK. I have replaced the glow plugs and checked the GP box as well as put the old GP's on the wires and grounded them to make sure it was heating them up and they do get red hot.
I would guess about 5 seconds on the wait to start light then it clicks on and off about 3 times (not the light but you can here the GP box clicking them on and off)
The old motor started pretty well and we used the IP GP box and wiring on the newer engine. The new engine has way more power, but doesnt start when it is cold and smokes especially if you let it idle a while and then take off. It is better about smoking going down the road now that we advanced he timing some. I am still working on my dad to ge the timing set by a pro who knows how to do it instead of by ear. I am afraid to go to far with it because I think you can crack a piston or do other bad things to a motor.
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