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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tazza" data-source="post: 18265" data-attributes="member: 82">I don't know much about these machines but check the usual. Ensure it starts easily when the engine is stone cold, put your hand in the head or block to ensure it hasn't been started earlier that day. Look for smoke, its normal to smoke a little at startup but it should clear up quickly and should be white or black, blue is burning engine oil. Check the rams for leaks, pivot points for wear.Those are just a few of the general points to look at. Work on  hours too, a diesel engine will generally give you 6,000 hours before it needs a re-build. After that mark the compression is usually low and its harder to start.Good luck with your purchase.</blockquote>