LUVTruck.com

phpBBV3 Message Board
It is currently Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:49 pm

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Glow Plug Bypass
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:36 pm 
Offline
Junior Member

Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:44 pm
Posts: 23
Location: Portland, Oregon
Hey all,

I've been having alot of issues with my glow plugs lately. To start off, I've got an '82 Diesel LUV with about 200K original on it. I've never done that much work on it so...my knowledge base is fairly limited. Problems started about 5 months ago, when it was still winter. I was climbing a huge mountain with a full load (almost 1000Lbs) in the back (which was not that great of an idea when i look back on it), but I over-heated and somehow managed to blow the glowplugs when that happened. Since then, I've replace the relay and controller and gone through about 3 sets of glow plugs. The last set went out a week ago. So, running to the end of my patience I decided that I was just going to rewire the plugs with a manual switch. I know that the plugs are 5v which brings me to my first problem. I know i can put 12v from the battery to them for 3 -4 seconds, but there is a huge possibility of them blowing out again. That is the exact problem I'm trying to avoid. Any ideas on how I can convert the 12v into 5v?

My first though was a voltage regulator, but I can't find any technical specs on common voltage regulators. I am a somewhat handy DIY guy, So if you've got any (I mean ANY) ideas, I'd LUV to hear them.

Also, I'm in the market for some replacement parts. So if you know of anywhere in Oregon where i can get some without too much hassle it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

---NeedLUV for my LUV

_________________
Adam
82 LUV Diesel


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Glow Plug Bypass
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:55 pm 
Offline
Addicted to LUV

Joined: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:54 pm
Posts: 6584
Location: Pelahatchie, MS
Chrysler style ballast resistors convert 12v to 6v...

_________________
If you think no one cares, try missing a couple of payments...



FIAA!

SFPP!


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Glow Plug Bypass
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:24 pm 
Offline
Senior Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:14 pm
Posts: 86
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Originally that glow plug system came with a drop-down resistor to warm the glow plugs safely from 12v, AFTER an initial direct 12v for a few seconds of warming (controlled by the controller, which also sensed engine temp and adjusted itself accordingly).
I ran them directly for years in my first diesel truck, and never went over a "one thousand 3" count. Except once, when I ended up frying them. However, no longer than 3 seconds manually SHOULD be safe (as I said, it worked for me).
Currently I use 10.5 v ones from a reefer with a modified controller, but the wait is a annoyance, compared the much quicker 5v ones. But it works.

_________________
Bona Fide diesel fanatic.
1994 Chev S10 Ext Cab Isuzu Diesel 5spd
Kubota B6100 HST diesel


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Glow Plug Bypass
PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:50 am 
Offline
Addicted to LUV
User avatar

Joined: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:54 am
Posts: 1704
Location: Germantown, TN (right next to ElvisTown)
We have several glowplug threads over at IsuzuPup.com, as well as parts for sale. You may want to pop in over there as well as here. There are LOTS of members in Oregon, too.

Jack

_________________
'83 Isuzu P'up Diesel LS - Original Owner
JoeIsuzu@IsuzuPup.com
IsuzuPup.com


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Glow Plug Bypass
PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:29 am 
Offline
Newbie

Joined: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:05 am
Posts: 1
Sorry i don't have a fix for ya. I just replaced my glow plugs $23 each. i was wondering if there are torque specs for them.I am having to hit the key 5 times or more to get it to start, otherwise it just turns over with white smoke from tailpipe.

Thanks for any help here.


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Glow Plug Bypass
PostPosted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:39 am 
Offline
Addicted to LUV
User avatar

Joined: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:54 am
Posts: 1704
Location: Germantown, TN (right next to ElvisTown)
gaffs0 wrote:
...white smoke from tailpipe...
Fuel vapor.

There's a guy on eBay who is apparently parting out a diesel P'up or LUV, and he's selling the glow system piece by piece. You may want to take a look, he recently listed the controller. Often, it's just a bad connection, though.

Jack

_________________
'83 Isuzu P'up Diesel LS - Original Owner
JoeIsuzu@IsuzuPup.com
IsuzuPup.com


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group