It seems than at Fri, 7 Dec 2007 08:50:19 -0600, Wonko wrote: > Here's what I am thinking of doing: hard wire +12VDC to the glow plugs and > install a switch so I can manually control the duration of pre-glow (and > know that it is indeed getting heat to the plugs). Weren't some of the > pre-W123 diesels wired up this way? This would be a winter-only > modification, going back to using the glow plug relay during the non-winter > months. > > Anyone done this before? What sort of switch should I use? How heavy of a > wire?
I would first try a "hardwire" to the relay. That wire can be 18 AWG. The glow plugs are on an 80 amp fuse, so you should have an 80 amp switch (very hard to find) and at least 12 AWG wire. I used 8 AWG when I rewired my series glowplugs. So, since an 80 amp switch is not convenient, a relay can be used. Since you already have a relay, I would sure try to use it. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
