YES. It can be considered normal.
But you have not actually described any true problem other than it doesn't start and now it 'clicks' and the voltage drops.
The voltage drops are the glow plugs being turned on and off. And that click sounds just like the one in both my M1009 and my M1028a2.
It seems is that most starting problems are generally one of two issues (don't get me wrong, there can be lots of OTHER issues, but these two seem to be the biggest).
No fuel delivery
Engine too cold (broken glow plug system)
Also, you don't state whether your electrical system is stock (IE 24 volt starter) or has been 'modified'.
The one in the vid appeared to be stock.
Hope that helps.
Thanks a lot for the reply.
But mine DOESN'T click, and I haven't seen any voltage drops. Again, that's what I noticed on my 3 days of driving, before the issues. It's kinda been sitting in my driveway, getting dirty looks every time I pass it. *Don't shoot me yet, keep reading.
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I just bought the thing, and it ran great, until 3 days later. I thought I made a bad investment, but after a few days of consideration, I've come to like my m1009 again. I got a good deal, she just needs a little tlc.
I got stuck in a walmart parking lot with it, and with the help of a random stranger, I got it started again by leaving the glow plugs on for a looong time.
So that's why I was concerned about them, especially if I have to leave them on for a good 90 seconds or so. I didn't want them to overheat, and break off in my engine.
Actually, I was leaning towards a fuel delivery problem. The idle is pretty rough, and while holding my foot steady, the truck would surge forward like I floored it.
First thing tomorrow, I'm going out to see if it clicks or not.
And it's a stock system.
Thanks a billion!!! May your deity of choice bless you with a thousand virgins upon your unfortunate passing!!!
The people around here are very friendly to newcomers, but you came off a bit rude.
Yes I realize that post you quoted came out a little rough, that was intentional.
The other posts I made, I don't think there was any venom in them though. I was getting frustrated that it took 3 days before a saint like wallew to come across, and answer me directly.
Which leads me to my biggest point;
I DIDN'T SEE THE FAQ, AND NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYONE IS POINTING ME THAT WAY!!! I'M SORRY!!!
I saw the FAQ thread, and I was thinking, "I'll be ****ed if I'm going to read all that, just for my minor question."
My sincerest apologies to all whom I may offended, especially to mistaken1, I didn't come here to start an e-fight, bicker, etc. I just thought my question was being unjustly ignored. Now, I understand.
My bad guys, seriously. Sometimes I can't see the forest, for the trees!!
I'll be a good new guy, from now on, scouts honor!!
