starting problem

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    13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts

    I have a 1984 O'Day 28 with a Universal M-12 two cylinder 11 HP inboard diesel. I have new batteries and the fuel tank has been scrubbed recently (~18 months ago). I'm having starting issues. Here is what happens... I hold the glow plug button for 30 seconds then bump the starter button while...