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jdemaris
02-07-2004 05:20:40
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Re: Re: TD5 Glow plug system in reply to RAB, 02-07-2004 01:06:09
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Yes, it can be done with a Champion AG44 or equivalent (11 volts, 95 watts). Total current draw for four is around 35 amps, no resistor necessary. Problem is, these plugs burn out after X amount of heat time, often 12-14 seconds. I think, thanks to modern tech., a better system would be to use the new "burnout proof" glowplugs that AC Delco and Beru are making. They are designed for the GM 6.2/6.5s or the International Harvester/Ford 6.9/7.3 diesels. They have built in current limiters, or circuit breakers, to protect themselves. 9 second heat time, 10 amp apiece draw, and 11 volt, parallel operation. You'd have to make adapters though, since they are 3/8" X 24 thread, and the IH 144 engine is tapped for 18 mm. I put them in my AC ED-40 and will do the same for my IH if the originals ever burn out. Right now, though, they work fine although they have a very slow heat cycle - over 30 seconds. I've put these newer glowplugs in my three diesel trucks and haven't had one burn out yet. I often don't use the OEM timer on my trucks, and use my override button instead. You've just got to remember to count off nine seconds when using them.
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