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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 5 of 5 1 2 3 4 5 Re: Glow Plugs 101 [Re: Brewmaster] #767622 12/05/06 07:14 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 266 Ontario Canada bill_bly_ca Mudrunner I agree on the seperate glow plug thread ... Simple for the heat part P=ExI (Power = Volts times Current) So in theory a 12V is "more gentle" on the system WRT current draw to get the same effect (power)... It may be of benifit to retrofit to 12V for our winters ?? 97 Prado (LC 90 series) JDM import 2020 --- 2000 Galloper II SWB under offer from Korea 88 Mits Pajero LWB 185000Km 2.5TD JDM import (SOLD) Re: Glow Plugs 101 [Re: bill_bly_ca] #767623 12/05/06 11:51 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 100 Brewmaster Wheeler Quote It may be of benifit to retrofit to 12V for our winters ?? Not sure I follow. What do you mean by "retrofit?". The system currently (pun intended) dumps a full 12v to the plugs for the initial glow, then drops down to 6v for the "afterglow" while the truck is running. And therin lies my conundrum. What's the diff having 6v plugs vs 12v plugs in the system? The plugs really don't care how much voltage they get. They just turn whatever they have into heat. I'm sure there is a reason and I'd like to know what it is. Kelvin 91 Pajero Exceed - Controls mounted curb-side for convenience 82 Mercedes 300SD Re: Glow Plugs 101 [Re: Brewmaster] #767624 12/06/06 12:21 AM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 266 Ontario Canada bill_bly_ca Mudrunner Quote Quote It may be of benifit to retrofit to 12V for our winters ?? Not sure I follow. What do you mean by "retrofit?". The system currently (pun intended) dumps a full 12v to the plugs for the initial glow, then drops down to 6v for the "afterglow" while the truck is running. And therin lies my conundrum. What's the diff having 6v plugs vs 12v plugs in the system? The plugs really don't care how much voltage they get. They just turn whatever they have into heat. I'm sure there is a reason and I'd like to know what it is. On mine I have 6.5V all of the time.. I never have never seen 12V on my plugs.. From Off to on there is about 7 seconds of 6.5 V and then there is 4 or 5 cycles of the 6.5 V once the motor is going... Hummm 97 Prado (LC 90 series) JDM import 2020 --- 2000 Galloper II SWB under offer from Korea 88 Mits Pajero LWB 185000Km 2.5TD JDM import (SOLD) Re: Glow Plugs 101 [Re: bill_bly_ca] #767625 12/06/06 05:37 AM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 100 Brewmaster Wheeler Quote On mine I have 6.5V all of the time.. I never have never seen 12V on my plugs.. From Off to on there is about 7 seconds of 6.5 V and then there is 4 or 5 cycles of the 6.5 V once the motor is going... Hummm My apologies. I have just assumed from what I read that it was 12 and then 6. I will have to take a meter out this weekend and check. Kelvin 91 Pajero Exceed - Controls mounted curb-side for convenience 82 Mercedes 300SD Re: winter [Re: Brewmaster] #767626 12/09/06 08:01 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 161 Lethbridge, Alberta Neo Wheeler Quote Quote Quote I ended up buying some NGK plugs that work but are 11v not 6.2v. Did you bypass the ballast resistor then to get the full 11V to the new plugs? Nope. I just took out the greentops and put in the NGK's. I thought about doing that but I didn't feel too comfortable doubling the voltage to the plugs for an extended period. In theory it should be fine but.... Anyway, I'm still hunting for the Greentops. The NGK plugs were $7.00 each plus $10.00 shipping from the states. So for less than the price of one Greentop from Mits I have 4 NGK's that work. Albeit not stellar, but functional. Okay - so what was the part number on the NGK? I like the idea of locally sourced parts. Are they working well? Where did you get them for $7 each? 1991 JDM SWB Pajero TD - Sold.... 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 4x4 Page 5 of 5 1 2 3 4 5 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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