85 300D won't start, after B100 froze up
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85 300D won't start, after B100 froze up
I have a 1985 300 turbo diesel. I was running B100 and was caught in the very cold weather, and after it sat outside for an hour, it started up, but was really struggling, chugging and rattling until it stalled out. After trying to start it a couple more times, it kept on chugging until it wouldn't start anymore. I have researched forums on troubleshooting this, and I already replaced the glow plugs, and checked the canister fuel filter, it is now in my heated garage, and still won't start, it turns over plenty, but nothing is catching. Could it be the fuel pump.....? Help.
Last edited by FryBenz; Dec 15, 2010 at 03:00 PM. Reason: add more info
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From: Rochester, Mi
1985 300D
Thanks,
I solved the problem by locating the priming pump, and depressing it about 200 times, and it started up after about 5-10 seconds. I am very happy I didn't do anything more drastic since it was a very easy fix. Occams raxor.
I solved the problem by locating the priming pump, and depressing it about 200 times, and it started up after about 5-10 seconds. I am very happy I didn't do anything more drastic since it was a very easy fix. Occams raxor.
