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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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I did a little video of my temps and volts to show how long the glow plugs stay on.

This was a 9 hour over night plug in. Over night ambient was mid to high 30's. You can watch the volt readings to see when the glow plugs turn off. (watch the time on the video) Wait to start light went off immediately. Also, you can see the drop in temps as the fluids mixed.

ECT=125* (F)
EOT=108* (F)

 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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I would say if you plug it, it is easier on the components and on the injectors, oil is more fluid. For what it cost, I just plug it in.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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WOW the temps took no time to heat up , by the way amdriventolive I do have a plug had to hunt not much room do you cut the zip tie and feed thru or add a pig tail also mine has a 110 cap over the plug behind fog lamp right ? Havent had time to follow the other wire it looks pinched wheel mud gaurd and frame drivers side does any body have this ,Sorry didnt mean to Hi jack
 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Cut the zip tie.
 
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