understanding diesel glow plugs

[hiluxsurf]

My diesel truck wont start in cool weathwr but starts at the turn when it gets warm. So is there another heating part to diesel engine s?

 

[doug720]

My diesel truck wont start in cool weathwr but starts at the turn when it gets warm. So is there another heating part to diesel engine s?

Diesels don't like cold, especially indirect engines. A direct injected engine will start easier and at much lower temperatures, than a ID engine.

ID engines need glow plugs on cool days to start.

Do you have glow plug problems, did it just begin to have starting issues?

What type of engine?

Post up and people will help.

Doug

 

[hiluxsurf]

Its an 83 4 litre 6 cyclinder non turbo diesel. I figure its the glow plugs alright. I already had to re condition the starter motor because I wore it out.

I thought diesel engines always required glow plugs to start so I am trying ti figure out what goes on in warmer weather.

 

[vipergrhd]

Make sure your getting the proper voltage to your GP before replacing them.other diesels use intake heater grid to heat up the incoming air.

 

[slangdog]

The glow plugs of my 2H all went a while back (when 1 goes it can kill the rest). I was able to start my truck with a few tries and a fair bit of gas in the morning, and first time when it was warm.

So - no, glow plugs are the only thing heating the 2H, and yes it is possible to start without them, but not a great idea I imagine.

 

[cody c]

it sounds like its a probably with the plugs or the electrics to supply them.

Glow screens are a much better method, though not always an option. My 91 cummins has the glow screen and I think its original (about 600,000km's) and starts fine till about -20 c, then it has some difficulty below that.