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josh

10-16-2001 09:04:16

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How long should I hold down the button for the glow plugs before starting. Should I continue to hold it while I turn it over?

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Sam C.

10-16-2001 10:32:43

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Re: simple glow plug question in reply to josh, 10-16-2001 09:04:16

My 560D manual says at least 30 seconds when above freezing, and at least 90 seconds below freezing. It says to keep the button depressed while starting and until the smoke clears.

Mine will start without them on a hot summer day, and about 20-30 seconds when around 40 degrees. If you look at your watch while doing this you will discover 90 seconds is a long, long time. I had trouble starting last winter until I read to keep it depressed even after it caught - that made all the difference.

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J. D. Humm

10-16-2001 10:29:01

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Re: simple glow plug question in reply to josh, 10-16-2001 09:04:16

I hold my 504 glow plug button down for 30 seconds. If it is cold outside I may need to hold it down while cranking the engine. I also have a block freeze plug type heater that I use and it seems to be the best way to assist starting.

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Rory A

10-16-2001 10:34:56

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Re: Re: simple glow plug question in reply to J. D. Humm, 10-16-2001 10:29:01

It depends on how cold it is. On older caterpillar macines they have a chart that tells the temp and how long you should hold it for. If it doesent start after you cranked it a couple times, you should quit cranking and hold it longer.

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J. D. Humm

10-16-2001 10:47:09

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Re: Re: Re: simple glow plug question in reply to Rory A, 10-16-2001 10:34:56

30 seconds seems forever when your fingers are about frozen solid. Why does that button have to push so hard????? ????? ????

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Josh

10-16-2001 12:32:13

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Re: Re: Re: Re: simple glow plug question in reply to J. D. Humm, 10-16-2001 10:47:09

Thanks for your replies guys. Looks like I need to hold it longer!

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