On glow plugs for 10 seconds?

[SandBar]

Does that sound about correct? Key on, 10 seconds and it starts nice and easy. If I immediately shift into gear the glow light comes on for a second or less once or twice. Time for new plugs or is this the usual sequence? Was reading on swollen glow plugs and this popped into my head.

 

[alburms311]

Ten seconds is good. The few times it has be in the 30s here mine stays on a bit longer. I have not observed my Wait light coming back on again, but it may be due to the "afterglow" cycle and being in gear? I haven't put mine in gear until after the high idle has gone down, that could have something to do with it. Have you tested your plugs? Im sure there are others who can help more....

 

[SandBar]

Maybe so, runs like a new truck so I cannot complain. Nope, was not aware I could test them

 

[MakersTeleMark]

Just afterglow. Perfectly normal. But you should test your plugs anyway to know where you stand.

 

[SandBar]

I love these diesel trucks, meanwhile my civi Dodge is bent a valve due to a lifter sticking.

 

[Barneyrubble]

What plugs are they?,60g's will burn for 10 secs to get up to temperature,and if its really cold, the plugs may cycle on and off a few times after start up,thats normal.

 

[SandBar]

Good question. I have one of the strange CUCV's, its ex Navy USO so all CICV aside from: 700R4, 3.73's and 12 volt aside from 24v radio inverter. How do I check the glow plug brand, pull one out?

 

[Barneyrubble]

Yes,that the easiest,there will be numbers stamped on it,if they have been replaced they may be AC delco 60g's,they are one of the better ones on the market.

 

[SandBar]

Thanks, will do. Then on to see if I need to rebuild the injector pump.

 

[Barneyrubble]

I have posted a reply in your other thread about the IP.