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codyshocker33

Post subject: turns over but won't start

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:22 am

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I have a 82 chevy silverado diesel and the glow plugs are not coming on and the engine cranks over but does not start. I don't know much about diesels and I am guessing I need my glow plugs to start the engine. Can I run a hot wire from the glow plugs to a switch in the cab or something along those lines.

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Cody

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oldgoldwings

Post subject: Re: turns over but won't start

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:55 pm

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Make sure the glowplugs are rated for 12 volts before putting full voltage to them. I understand a lot of glowplugs are only rated at 5 volts.
If you put full voltage to the glow plugs, apply the voltage for no more than 5 seconds and see what happens.
Hope this helps.

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codyshocker33

Post subject: Re: turns over but won't start

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:35 pm

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Thank you for the help!

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oldgoldwings

Post subject: Re: turns over but won't start

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:14 pm

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Let us know how it goes if you try that, will you?

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