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Help with manuel glow plug setup

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rocky4by

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Hi, I would like to put a manuel glow plug setup in my 86 CUCV Blazer. I have read some past posts and have done some searching, but would like to know what is the best way to do this? What wires, what push switch is best? I would like a complete write-up from start to finish.
Thanks for all advice.
Steve
 
On mine I just used a Ford Starter Solenoid with a push button switch. I got everything from the parts store for like $30. You just replace the glow plug relay on the driver fender with the ford solenoid and just leave the two prong connector unconnected. I put my push button switch under the headlight switch.
 
Easier yet:


Cut the little blue wire at the glow plug contoller and pull it out of the harness. Feed the wire through the firewall and attach it to one side of a push button switch. Attach a ground to the other.

Total cost is under $10 for the switch.

Truck already has a relay...why replace it? Might as well use it.

Rene
 
Thanks for the information

I hope to get the switch this week, hope it works better then the controller board. I think I will also mount a glow plug on the dash somewhere, so I can see whats going on, has anyone tried this setup?
Thanks, Steve
 
Wait a minute, you are going to mount an actual glow plug on your dash? :confused:

Sounds like a VERY bad idea to me.
 
Hey now

I got this idea from H.A Parramore in Florida, he is a great guy to deal with and has some good information. I think if it is mounted in the dash where you can see it, and maybe even have some sort of glass cover, it would be safe and you could always see how the glow plugs are working, no guessing ever again.
Keep coming with the funnies, I appreciate the humor.
Steve
 
Just dont read any of my post rocky4by, I probably left the door open for a couple of shots too. Why not just a cheap 12v light on plug side of switch, instead of using glow plug? Don't listen too much to me, I'm still in diesel starting training 101 class(about 1 month knowledge total).
 
rocky4by said:
I got this idea from H.A Parramore in Florida, he is a great guy to deal with and has some good information. I think if it is mounted in the dash where you can see it, and maybe even have some sort of glass cover, it would be safe and you could always see how the glow plugs are working, no guessing ever again.
Keep coming with the funnies, I appreciate the humor.
Steve
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Well, all kidding aside the only glow plug you'd be monitoring would be the one 'on the dash'. As long as you can't see the rest you'll never know whether they are working or burnt out without testing them.

As for knowing when they're on; a simple light works just fine. That's what GM did, and that's what i have on my truck. When power is sent to the glow plugs, it is also sent to a small light above my gauges. Release the button and the light and glow plugs go out.

Rene
 
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