williamh
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Went out to move the funvee and all I got was a clunk. So thinking the battery’s were low , left the lights on (good thing I walk the dog at night 
) so I jumped it with my Duce and still only got a clunk. ( starter contacting flex plate ) , so ok went about my day and went back to try again. Still clunk , opened the hood to see if the motor is moving when hitting the starter and it just moved a little. So hit it again (cuz I’m dumb) and the motor turned over realllll slow and I could hear a little whine (pulling max amps) and then starts. Runs a little rough running for about 30seconds then running great. Saw some blue smoke on startup but cleared right up. And yes I checked the oil for over full with diesel etc. and the water level in the Reservoir was at the proper level. Just replaced the radiator so it’s where I left it. Thinking it may have a leaking injector ?? Or the starter going out ?? First starting issue in 5 years.
) so I jumped it with my Duce and still only got a clunk. ( starter contacting flex plate ) , so ok went about my day and went back to try again. Still clunk , opened the hood to see if the motor is moving when hitting the starter and it just moved a little. So hit it again (cuz I’m dumb) and the motor turned over realllll slow and I could hear a little whine (pulling max amps) and then starts. Runs a little rough running for about 30seconds then running great. Saw some blue smoke on startup but cleared right up. And yes I checked the oil for over full with diesel etc. and the water level in the Reservoir was at the proper level. Just replaced the radiator so it’s where I left it. Thinking it may have a leaking injector ?? Or the starter going out ?? First starting issue in 5 years.