starting my "new M1009"

[4bogginchevys]

if you go to Glow Plug Relay issues....I know, I know, post #8, there's a crash course on that mod. Good luck

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

You can either buy a glow plug card or simply bypass it and put in a momentary contact toggle switch to operate the glow plug relay and count to 10 on warm days and 20 on cold days.

 

[Milkman357]

If my Glow plug card was missing....

Not sure what part of the country your in....but its been getting around zero at night here. I currently cycle my glow plugs 2-3 times and it still doesn't start right up sometimes.

I like the idea of having a switch the toggle manually. That would also mean whoever uses the truck would have to learn the importance of the starting procedure.

So if your wife is gonna drive it, maybe look for another card on ebay....

If your the only one a switch will do..

My 2 cents...

 

[Dabba]

i would say try to get a card first, easiest fix and thats the way it was meant to be, may not be cheaper but i would do it

 

[SmokeyDod]

If you setup glow plugs manually, remember to use ONLY a "Momentary type push button" switch and NOT to toggle type so as to not leaving it in on postion and burn out lots of stuff. Maybe there's a "momentary toggle" type which would be okay to us. If some adult or kid was in truck and flipped it on, they wouldn't see anything happening so just leave it where it is "ON".

 

[elfraz]

thanks for all the advice. I have ordered a glow plug card so I will see if that is all it needs. This truck seems to be in top shape and I will not be suprised if that is all I need. I need some input on fuel additives. I have read that the low sulphur fuel does not have the lubricating qualities of earlier fuels. Does anyone have advice on what to add to the fuel?

 

[Dabba]

i just add some 2 stroke oil but im sure others have better opinions

 

[elfraz]

how much two stroke oil per tank?

 

[4bogginchevys]

I really like the power service napa has, it is reasonably priced under 10.00 and treats 100 gallons. it has cetane boost, anti gel and cleaning qualities to list a few, and i've REALLY noticed a difference over the crap that comes out of the pump!