On my old 77 240, someone had used a Ford type relay for the glo-plugs. They put a toggle switch on the dash. I did what you do, just gave it about 10 seconds or so. I never had any problems with it. Come to think of it, I have one of those relays on my truck to run the sno plow pump. I guess you can use them for just about anything. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Lawrence Rhodes <primobassoon@...> wrote:
>
> I changed to quick glow plugs years ago. I just kept the old timer relay. I
> just count to ten and start. Leave it on longer for cold days. Maybe 15
> seconds. The relay is now coming on while the car is running(also sometimes
> doesn't light at start & I have to hit the box under the dash to get it to turn
> on) and that causes the alternator belt to slip and squeal. Sometimes I can rap
> the box under the dash to stop it. Is there a plug in replacement for the relay
> that works with the old 77 system but times out for the fast glow plugs? I know
> what I'm doing isn't exactly the approved method but it's worked for years. Can
> you replace a resistor or capacitor in the box to change the timeout? Also is it
> possible I can take the box apart and clean the contacts and maybe replace a
> spring or whatnot to rebuild it? Related to the squealing I have welded my
> alternator bracket three times. I think it took this time but when it squeals I
> have noticed it re-cracking. Can you still get these brackets? Lawrence
> Rhodes......
>
No comments:
Post a Comment