Wow, Eric, it sure has me scratching my head. If you're getting black smoke, as others have said, you're getting some fuel in there, too (and it's TRYING to burn). Also, ditto what others have said-- with mine, I most often don't need to open the throttle at all above idle…but I have --and use-- a block heater when it's cold.
Like yours, I also turn my key to the left (and hold) for glow plug operation, and often do so for just shy of a minute. If she doesn't start, I repeat the glow plug procedure and crank again; that usually does it. But bear in mind, I'm talking below zero here. When it's warmer, it doesn't need as much time on the glow plugs.
Please keep us posted as to your progress, and welcome to the forum!
irvingj
Like yours, I also turn my key to the left (and hold) for glow plug operation, and often do so for just shy of a minute. If she doesn't start, I repeat the glow plug procedure and crank again; that usually does it. But bear in mind, I'm talking below zero here. When it's warmer, it doesn't need as much time on the glow plugs.
Please keep us posted as to your progress, and welcome to the forum!
irvingj