M1009 start up isues

[alltheway82nd]

okay here goes here is where Im at I have an M1009 that has been sitting for a year or maybe two...dont know anything from PO(vehicle was bought from an estate) What it will do cranks but needs a shot of starting fruid to run..once its running it sounds good..What ive done I changed the fuel filter and the solonoid next to the master cylinder and put new ac delco glow plugs...and it has new batteries...I ran it and cracked the injector lines one at a time and the engine changed tone and I got fuel so I know it is getting there...The wait light comes on and goes out no click heard and it will start back up fine until it sits a few hours then cranks no start..have a new fuel pump I will put it on tomorrow..if any one has any tips on what else to check too I am ready any guidance

 

[Warthog]

Your glowplug system needs to be checked out. Many threads in the CUCV Helpful Threads sticky and the TM 9-2320-289 tech manual.

NEVER user starting fluid on a diesel with glow plugs unless you know for sure the system is disabled. If not you may find a nice window in the side of the block.

 

[porkysplace]

Just a heads up indirect diesels don't like ether , it's a good way to take out the head gaskets .