Any way to determine the correct glow plugs for an aftermarket install 3b? (1 Viewer)

[gr8ful]

Hey all,
Quick question. If a 3b was put into an fj60 (12 volt), how would you determine what are the correct glow plugs for it?

And would they most likely be the 6v or 12v, or does that entirely depend on the glow timing system?
Thanks!
Abe

 

[bcsteel]

Which plugs should I be running - B, 2B, 3B, H and 2H diesels

Glowplug selection seems to be a common issue amongst many owners of classic indirect-injection diesel landcruisers. While glow plug manufacturers/distributors put out "selection catalogs", most of these catalogs have accumulated numerous errors. So as a solution, I've tried to put...

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[gr8ful]

Which plugs should I be running - B, 2B, 3B, H and 2H diesels

Glowplug selection seems to be a common issue amongst many owners of classic indirect-injection diesel landcruisers. While glow plug manufacturers/distributors put out "selection catalogs", most of these catalogs have accumulated numerous errors. So as a solution, I've tried to put...

forum.ih8mud.com

Thanks! I’ve used that before for my own trucks, but they are stock. I wasn’t sure if it would still help with an unknown retrofit setup. But we’ll see how it goes!
Thanks
Abe

 

[duncanrm]

Regardless of what is in there, I'd personally move to 10.5V plugs, and ensure that the glow rail is being directly energised (not going through the resistors on the intake manifold) - the classic "Wilson Switch".

If Superglow is still fitted its only a matter of time before it stops working.

 

[gr8ful]

Thought I’d post up findings to close this thread out. Turns out the truck already had a Wilson switch since it was a custom install onto an fj60. With a voltmeter, it was clear that the bus bar & glow plugs weren’t getting any juice. Turned out there was a ton of corrosion in the cable from the battery to the switch itself & that wasn’t allowing any juice to pass through. Cleaned it up & everything started working again. Thanks for the insights!

 

[bj70bc]