I changed glow plugs opened up a fuel line or so in doing that. ive turned the bleeder valve, still fluffy (or rough, weak, lack of power).
the fuel gauge seems to stop reading correctly. whats the easiest correction available?
Did the glow plugs come out all intact? Ie tip not broke off. If the tip broke off it could be stuck in the valve. Do a compression test or leak down test or pull the valve cover and check the valve lash. Let us know what you found on this issue!
Years ago I was working on a pick up truck with a diesel in it. Dont remember what I was doing to it but being careful I stuffed a rag into the intake of the turbo to make sure nothing fell in. And I forgot to take it out
Upon initial start up the engine ran terrible. Rough. Shaking. No power. Until it finally ate the rag
I wonder ??
Sounds like you might have air getting into the fuel system. Make sure bleeder valve is closed. Is the primer bulb soft or collapsed? It should get hard with only a squeeze or 2 if there is no air in the system. When you bleed the filter does bubbles come out around the bleed screw? It could bubble at first and then it should stop bubbling and be just solid fuel.