Mahindra 2615 Gear Glow plug conversion help.

[rduer3]

Looking to convert from 3 second timer to 10 second timer, dual harness system. What are the part numbers for the relays/controller, and does anyone have a diagram to build the wiring harness. I don't want to spend over $400.00 if purchased from a dealer. I am hoping to buy the parts and make the wiring harness myself to save some money. Any help and advice are appreciated.

 

[npalen]

Probably a dumb question but why not cycle the switch three or four times?

 

[RNeumann]

Probably a dumb question but why not cycle the switch three or four times?

That sounds like the $300 answer!

 

[RNeumann]

I believe npalen has the best idea. But if u r bent on doing this here is a start- you can either replace or add a relay to do what you want.

Time Delay on Release Relay - 12V DC, 3 Amp

 

[rduer3]

Probably a dumb question but why not cycle the switch three or four times?

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I can't purchase the same 3 second glow plugs anymore. Dealer says you have to convert it to a ten second plug and timer. All three original glow plugs are shot.

 

[AchingBack]

Looking to convert from 3 second timer to 10 second timer, dual harness system. What are the part numbers for the relays/controller, and does anyone have a diagram to build the wiring harness. I don't want to spend over $400.00 if purchased from a dealer. I am hoping to buy the parts and make the wiring harness myself to save some money. Any help and advice are appreciated.

No need for a dual harness system. The Mahindra part number is 19672980000 Glow plug kit. I bought mine in 2011 for $198.65. It came with the timer and plugs.

 

[rduer3]

No need for a dual harness system. The Mahindra part number is 19672980000 Glow plug kit. I bought mine in 2011 for $198.65. It came with the timer and plugs.

Mine is the dual harness system. They want over $400.00 for the conversion kit today. I just think its robbery. The dealer charged me $125.00 for the wrong (10 second plugs not 3 second) glow plugs. After checking price online for the same glow plugs i could have purchased them for less than $50.00. Tired of being bent over by the dealership.
Want to convert to 10 second timer for dual harness system.

 

[AchingBack]

Sorry, but I wasn't aware of a dual harness system. My 2615 doesn't have one. I don't understand why you can't use the replacement parts I listed. It is the new 10 second timer.

 

[LSU-Mike]

I have a similar issue as others. In this cold weather I've found that two of three glow plugs are open on my Mahindra 2615 Gear. The current plugs are NGKY-724U. With 8 V stamped below the part number, so I assume they're 8 volt. The serial number of the tractor is 040970882. My local dealer "thinks" I need a conversion kit - at "around" $500 plus shipping. An online dealer has kits for $250 for single harness or $436 for dual harness. Their website states that if there is a controller and a relay, that the $436 version is what I need. Below is a photo of what I have, so it appears I "need" the dual harness version.

Because the current plugs have lasted me just over 10 years (less than 800 hours), why can't I stay with plugs equivalent to what I now have? We don't have a lot of really cold weather here in south Louisiana (except for this winter). If the consensus is that I should convert, which kit should I get? Any source out there less than the prices shown here?

Thanks all.

 

[johnsonauto]

I commented on your other post, that is the single harness kit. Have plenty of them instock and could ship one to you.

 

[LSU-Mike]

After pressing my local dealer they eventually found the original plugs after consulting with Mahindra. Mahindra originally sent "replacement" 10 volt plugs (32A6603102). Turns out the diameter of the glow tip was slightly greater and wouldn't fit in the hole. I sent a photo of the "replacement" and the old plug along with measurements of each. They forwarded it to Mahindra and eventually determined that a catalog listing was incorrect (sure it was). Today I received three 31A6613200 plugs (8 volt) and they fit fine and started the tractor on the first attempt (w/o cycling the switch). As I said in my original post, I couldn't see the need for a conversion kit when the original plugs lasted over 10 years (actually 13 years). One Mahindra who as a big web presence states that the original plugs are no longer available. Maybe he sells more conversion kits that way.

 

[AchingBack]

After pressing my local dealer they eventually found the original plugs after consulting with Mahindra. Mahindra originally sent "replacement" 10 volt plugs (32A6603102). Turns out the diameter of the glow tip was slightly greater and wouldn't fit in the hole. I sent a photo of the "replacement" and the old plug along with measurements of each. They forwarded it to Mahindra and eventually determined that a catalog listing was incorrect (sure it was). Today I received three 31A6613200 plugs (8 volt) and they fit fine and started the tractor on the first attempt (w/o cycling the switch). As I said in my original post, I couldn't see the need for a conversion kit when the original plugs lasted over 10 years (actually 13 years). One Mahindra who as a big web presence states that the original plugs are no longer available. Maybe he sells more conversion kits that way.

You can get those plugs from other sources. Mine didn't last ten years. I'm glad yours did.

 

[e5wd6114]

Probably a dumb question but why not cycle the switch three or four times?

The 3 second plugs burn very hot for a short time, cycling them more will only work until they prematurely burn out. The 10 second plugs burn cooler so they can stay on longer to allow time for the heat to transfer to the pre-chamber.

 

[George2615]

Mine didn't last 10 years either. In fact I went thru 3 sets of original glow plugs at almost $100 a set before I found there was a new conversion kit. They old plugs were 8V and new plugs in the kit with longer timer were 10V. As mentioned, replacing the timer only will cause premature failure of original 8V plugs. Check with poster #10 for the kit you need.