I still don't understand my multimeter reading 30 volts to the glowplugs and 12.5 at the battery. I think thats going to be a user error on a new multimeter that has some "auto" settings. I'm most likely using it wrong / reading it wrong.
Ding Ding. Roadworthy is the winner. I took the air filter off and she started up. Thanks everyone for their input and I'm glad it was an easy fix. I had no idea that a dirty air filter would cause a diesel to stop working almost over night.
Thanks all for the replies. I'll re-check the voltage at the glow plugs again. Its got just over 500 hours. I picked up some diesel 911 to run through the fuel system. I'll also get an air filter on order as well and see what happens.
Mahindra 28XL
Inexperienced tractor owner here. I recently went to start it and it won’t start. Engine turns over and I get puffs of white smoke. The white smoke actually puffs pretty good with each turn of the engine but then trickles out slowly for 2-4 minutes afterwards. I’ve already...