I'm starting this thread to have a BJ70 specific thread for the infamous "wilson switch" mod., when, inevitably, the OEM glow plug timer goes tits up. I'll add to my first post as I complete the mod, but will also ask for assistance from those mudders who are more experienced than me, since this is my first oil burner.
The Rig: 1985 BJ70, 12V, w/superglow, 3B motor.
Here is the OEM wiring diagram for the glow plug circuit:
Here's the corresponding plug locations:
Here's what the timer looks like behind the glove box (Left hand drive):
...and here's the inside of one of these timers:
What I'd like to do is have the wilson switch activate the Glow Plug Indicator Light and glow plugs, but I'm a bit confused, not being an electrical guru, in where to wire the switch to bypass the timer.
I've read the other posts, as well as Greg_b's write up, but am a bit lost when it comes to the superglow system on the 70.
So...where goes the switch?
-H-
The Rig: 1985 BJ70, 12V, w/superglow, 3B motor.
Here is the OEM wiring diagram for the glow plug circuit:
Here's the corresponding plug locations:
Here's what the timer looks like behind the glove box (Left hand drive):
...and here's the inside of one of these timers:
What I'd like to do is have the wilson switch activate the Glow Plug Indicator Light and glow plugs, but I'm a bit confused, not being an electrical guru, in where to wire the switch to bypass the timer.
I've read the other posts, as well as Greg_b's write up, but am a bit lost when it comes to the superglow system on the 70.
So...where goes the switch?
-H-
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