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  1. Barrman

    First fuel leak located - sort of…

    He is correct. I exaggerated a bit about the cranking. Since these engines normally start instantly any cranking more than 2-3 seconds seems like a very long time. 2-4 sets of crank for 30 seconds, let it sit for at least 2 minutes, repeat should have you running just fine.
  2. Barrman

    First fuel leak located - sort of…

    That sums it up pretty good. Then you get to crank and crank and crank and crank on the engine to get the IP primed and the lines bled of air. Make sure your batteries are up to the challenge and have a way to be charged. Pulling the glow plugs is a good way to let it spin faster with less...
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