"WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com> writes: > It'll spin plenty rapidly, but I don't wanta grind/spin it so; if glow > plugs are doing what they usually do, just a touch of the starter will > start it. 52F this morning; glowed 30 sec. twice before START; 'fired > immediately with a touch of the starter - maybe 1/4 turn; well, not > much more, anyway.
The Mercedes diesel starters are tough, after all the recommended cold start practice is to keep the starter engaged until the engine is firing smoothly. I wouldn't worry about hurting the starter with 30 seconds of cranking, but at 50 degrees you are right, neither multiple glows or extended use of the starter should not be necessary. Something is wrong. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
