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RE: Glow plug testing That works too Jeff. I was just trying to point out the many ways. :-) Not everyone knows how to use an ohm-meter.

A test light can also be used. Clip the 'ground' of the test light to the Pos battery terminal (front battery) Touch the tip, to the spade terminal of the glow plug (with wire unhooked). If it lights, plug is good.

They had trouble with school busses and such in our area monday. The stuff I found at the local auto parts was a red bottle, called Diesel 911 worked pretty good for me. I suspect its similar to the Stanadyne Ice Breaker. (might be a little easier to find)

Re: RE: FUEL GELLING IN THE COLD?? Agreed! It was when I changed my filter Monday, that I was finally able to get going again...

RE: FUEL GELLING IN THE COLD?? Plug it in... Let it warm up for about an hour or 2... and fire it up!

Amy, I wouldnt bother with the dipstick heater. I have heard they tend to 'cook' your oil. I think your problem was related to the B20, not enough anti-gel, and quite possibly a few faulty glow plugs. My 1009 normally will start in 0-5 degree weather with no issue. I just went out and...

Even my deuce didnt wanna start today... It needed a sniff of ether.

Dont feel bad about it Amy... I had my 1009 gel over this morning. Spent probably 4 hours getting it running again. Now I dont want to shut it off!!

Napa, Parts America, and Autozone all should have it too. (jw, is the 6.2 the same size plug as the sbc?)

Amy, the 1009 already has a locker in the rear axle. (well the 'govlock') As far as power for the snow? It has plenty. The 1009 is only really under-powered in towing, and thats mostly due to the axle ration. A set of 3.73 gears would wake it right up.

I would agree, that you probably had some gelled fuel. How cold did it get there last night? I would suggest if your truck doesnt have one, to have a block heater installed. (I know I should plug mine in tonight!) BTW, I am convinced that the 1009 with good tires will go just about ANYWHERE...

RE: Great...stuck in Fennville w/a no-start CUCV any suggest Amy, is it parked nose up on the incline? I suspect you have an air leak. Hitch a ride (however possible) to get a can of Pure Silicone Spray, or even in this crisis some Ether. You will need a second person for this.... take off...