Hi, I've got a diesel d-50. Truck has sat for at least a couple years. I was told it ran when it was parked after being rear ended.

So, here's what I've done so far:

Glow plugs are good. Checked them, they have power to them.

Fuel is good, rigged it so it would suck out of a can, and put the return line back in the can so I can see what's going on. (and so I know i'm using good fuel)

Turn the key on, fuel pump starts working, and I can see fuel coming into the can from the return line.

But, the vehicle won't start.

So, any suggestions, ideas, etc? Diesels are a tad new for me.

Even better, if someone who knows these motors is in the Southern California area, and is willing to give me a hand, I'd be happy to pay you for your time.

Mike Warme was going to help, but he's gone incognito again. I think he's got too much on his plate now. But I can't keep waiting and need to get this thing running.

Mike had mentioned something about a valve that gets stuck in the fuel pump, but the fuel is going to the motor...

Any help is appreciated.