One of the parts is a new solenoid. I rebuilt the starter but did not think I needed a new solenoid. It made a big difference in the starting speed for some reason.
After a new switch (rotary) and other parts, I connected all of the electrical system.
I spun the engine over for the first time. The first few times it just cranked over. After a few times I began to see a little smoke in the exhaust. The last time I tried it, it hit a few licks and would have started had it had the fuel connected. I figure it popped off on residual oil and/or the fluid left in the injectors.
I am very encouraged by that and cannot wait to hook up the last of the fuel lines, add diesel to the tank, and fire it off.
The fuel tank is now in place, just need to run the fuel line from tank to input side of filter cannister.
I checked the cooling system for leaks and it is solid! I need to add antifreeze and conditioner, hydraulic fluid, and she is ready to do the first engine run.
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