bad glow plugs or faulty glow plug timer module
The diesel engine can operate at 12:1 to 24:1 at idle.
There could be several reasons why a 1996 Sunfire will turn over but not start. The most common reason is a spark plug needs to be replaced. Check with a licensed mechanic for further help.
to keep it simple do a tranny pan drob and replace tranny filter, this may or may not correct the problem
It depends on how much experience you have and what area you are working in. Heavy machinery diesel mechanics can make over 100,000 a year. It depends on your area, and power generation diesel mechanics easily make a lot more than that.
More information is needed. Does the engine turn over, but not start? Have you checked for gas and spark?
If it is a 12 valve 1994-1998 the fuel shut off selinoid is a common problem about $170 from Piers Diesel or $400 from the dealer.
because its a ford...
This is currently by far the most common design for diesel engines in Autos and over the road trucks in both Europe and North America
Could this be a fuel filter or fuel pump problm?
I think you can buy a diesel generator at any of the places that you buy a gas one. Why do you prefer diesel over gas. Diesel would be harder to start in winter cause diesel fuel tends to gel when cold out.
Not really. You could start over and redesign an engine to be able to run on diesel but it would be completely different from the original.
In small amounts diesel will not affect operation, but eventually as the mixture becomes more diesel than gas it will not burn in a gasoline car, and will damage a diesel vehicle. If you have mixed more than 5% diesel with your gas you should probably drain and start over to avoid damage.
it dies and is hard to start ,just keep turning it over about 20 to 30 seconds at a time and it will start back
Could be for a number of reasons. A proper diagnosis is required to narrow it down.
Glow plugs nee changing!
In small amounts diesel will not affect operation, but eventually as the mixture becomes more diesel than gas it will not burn in a gasoline car, and will damage a diesel vehicle. If you have mixed more than 5% diesel with your gas you should probably drain and start over to avoid damage.
Clicking = Dead battery/not enought power to start the car Grinding = Bad starter