valve clearance...

[powersrp]

I guess my question is, is it normal for a emissions diesel to take say 7-10 sec to start?

 

[gravelman]

I have a B3350 and 750 hrs, this year it seems to take longer to start, (warm weather) Filters are all good, including fuel filter. Valve adjustment? I ask this because my brothers 2650 fires right up, like the old ford straight sixes.

Other problem
Now temps are getting down in the 30痴 at night and glow plugs at 45 sec don稚 seem to help. Stored in pole barn every night. How do I check the glow plugs?

sorry, i can't help you with this one....

 

[RalphVa]

I guess my question is, is it normal for a emissions diesel to take say 7-10 sec to start?

Emission VW TDIs start almost like a gasoline engine, e.g. very little to no glow plug delay and no engine clatter.