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I had a customer stop by the shop the other day towing one. I commented how nice it was and he said he paid $800.00 for it at a local show. The PO had cut a tail gate into it that he had to repair to original.
I wanted to learn about diesel engines and had never owned one, these are simple to work on and with all the info on here I have been able to fix the few problems that have risen with a few hours of reading. Now when I learn about a new potential problem I go looking for it before it finds me...
I also have a faint glow at night with the headlights on and the heater blower on high. It was the first time that I had the symptom and related it to the blower. I won't have time to chase this for a few weeks as I will be out of state. If you correct yours please post up. I would start with...
Ditto on above. I would also inspect carefully the flex plate, if I have the trans out, and replace it if you see worn teeth or cracking around the mount bolts.
Welcome Aboard! I would test the glow plugs, a lot of info on here on how to do this. Do not use ether. Silicone spray if you must.
Also search for the doghead starter relay modification, a $15.00-$20.00 Mod that will save you hundreds.
Its nothing fancy, just a piece of aluminum or steel shaped like a "V" , search for "doghead starter relay mod" and there are pics on that thread, its a sticky in the cucv, forum. While your at it do the mod.