How long to cycle glow plugs

   / How long to cycle glow plugs #32  
it says turn the glow plugs on for 10 secs if temp is below 40.i think ive used the glow plug once this winter.


Please correct me if I'm wrong, but my impression of a glow plug is to create a hot-spot to initiate combustion. As such, the plug is either lit or not - like a little car cigarette lighter that turns red hot w/in a few seconds. So, if 10 seconds lights the plug, than that's it, regardless of temp. Any additional glow plug time simply wears out the plugs faster.

Any comments?

JayC
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2014 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck (A59230)
2014 GMC Sierra...
1991 International 4900 Box Truck (A55315)
1991 International...
207278 (A52708)
207278 (A52708)
HYDRAULIC THUMB CLAMP FOR MINI EXCAVATOR (A58214)
HYDRAULIC THUMB...
DEUTZ MARATHON 60KW GENERATOR (A58214)
DEUTZ MARATHON...
2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo Van (A59230)
2006 Chevrolet...
 
Top