new glow plug will not start

[rbesaw]

i have a 1984 p/u just put new glow plugs in and it still won't start. also the guy i bought it from only has one altenator hooked up, should i have both working?

 

[FatBuddhaBoo]

What else have you done to it? I'm assuming it's turning over, yes? Are you sure the glow plugs are getting power? Is the glow plug relay clicking? Has anything been modified electrically to the system?

These are just a few of the things you should be asking yourself, as the problem is most likely then not the glow plugs. My M1009 had starting issues when I bought it, and through various threads on here I was able to diagnose my problems and get it running. Now I drive it everyday. Start with the sticky threads and go from there.

 

[Warthog]

How are the batteries wired? Could it be that the truck has been converted to 12v?

 

[Triple C]

We could use some more background. When was the truck running last? How long have you had it and what have you done to it? Have you checked to make sure it is getting fuel to the cylinders? Put a test light probe on the glow plug and the clip in the glow plug wire and see how long it is energized when you turn on the key. Running on straight diesel?

 

[rbesaw]

when does the clicking occur, before the wait light goes out, during the wait light, or after the wait light goes out?

 

[Triple C]

Did you ever resolve this issue?