RE: Glow Plugs
Check the tank and fuel lines. You may have a small air leak. Otherwise It sounds like the low speed needle is a little lean. Try richening up the low speed needle just a tiny bit. Around 1/8 of a turn and see what happens. A different plug is also a good thing to try. When a plug starts to fail it could give you the same symptoms. Good luck with the engine.
Mark Shuman