CalG
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I put this in the All Other Brands forum just because I like to see traffic here, and this pertains to my Hurlimann Prince 435, but it's a reasonably generic application.
The auto-magic glow control that is supposed to be temperature compensating, NEVER activates the heaters long enough to start up the Mitsubishi 4 cylinder fitted.
It usually takes three or more activation cycles unless the air temperature is above 60 degrees F.
I'm considering rewiring the glow function to the key switch, there is a "CCW spring return to off" function on the switch.
At first blush, I figure a solenoid contactor of suitable amperage is about the only extra hardware required.
A cruise through the wiring scheme would make sure that the indicator light would go on with glow energization.
But....
Can you think of any gotchas in the idea?
I need to understand just how quickly the heaters might overheat. That is, the glow plugs performance characteristics.
Comments invited!
TIA
The auto-magic glow control that is supposed to be temperature compensating, NEVER activates the heaters long enough to start up the Mitsubishi 4 cylinder fitted.
It usually takes three or more activation cycles unless the air temperature is above 60 degrees F.
I'm considering rewiring the glow function to the key switch, there is a "CCW spring return to off" function on the switch.
At first blush, I figure a solenoid contactor of suitable amperage is about the only extra hardware required.
A cruise through the wiring scheme would make sure that the indicator light would go on with glow energization.
But....
Can you think of any gotchas in the idea?
I need to understand just how quickly the heaters might overheat. That is, the glow plugs performance characteristics.
Comments invited!
TIA