Glowing a 4BDI

[mick88]

What's is the glowing procedure for a ex mil 110 (Isuzu engine)?
No glow light on the dash, an aftermarket ignition fitted, glo plugs fitted to the motor...confusing!
I assume it's an instant glo!




Cheers, Mick.

[Mick_Marsh]

I found that as well. Do they have glow plugs? Mine starts pretty much immediately.

[p38arover]

I found that as well. Do they have glow plugs? Mine starts pretty much immediately.

I think they do. When I wired in a new ignition lock switch recently Fitting Steering Lock to a Perentie , I disconnected the glow plugs as there wasn't a position on the new switch for the glow plugs.

[Mick_Marsh]

The keyless switch mine came with has three positions.
Off, on and start. After operating start it spring returns to on. There does not seem to be a glow position.

[Phil B]

I believe the glow plugs on the 4BD1 are controlled by a relay that actuates in the "on" position on the ignition switch and switches off after a set time (5 seconds?)
Phil

[Bigbjorn]

You turn the key to the 4th. position and hold it for a few seconds. My glow plugs are not connected and so far (eight years) I have found no need for them. The 4BD1 just starts up immediately when cold.

[JDNSW]

There is no timer on the glow plugs, about twenty seconds is supposed to be about right - but as Brian suggests, I don't think there is anywhere in Australia cold enough to need them. If you need them to start, you need to either get a new battery or fix the starter/electrical problem.

John

[weeds]

On the army rigs you hold the ignition half way between on and start from memory and a light will come.

It has to be pretty cold before you get any real benefit.....if you battery is low than glowing can help start the motor.

[87County]

On the army rigs you hold the ignition half way between on and start from memory and a light will come.

It has to be pretty cold before you get any real benefit.....if you battery is low than glowing can help start the motor.

On these colder than -deg C mornings I generally give any of them (2 civ + 2 mil here) 12-15 secs just to save wear & tear on the starter - it may or may not be worthwhile.

In a mil 110 if your "glow " indicator (the "choke " symbol) isn't working you can tell that you have turned to the "glow" position when all the instruments turn off before the "start" position.

The other thing that seems to then assist an immediate start is to hold the accel down just a smidgen while starting - other experts have told me that it makes no difference but I'll rock the boat and say that IME it does.

[isuzurover]

The 4BD1(T) if in good condition with a good battery should start instantly at any temperature found on the Australian mainland.