Peninsular

[Denis]

I talked to a Peninsular tech. today and I ordered the new glow plug sensor that is available. This is supposed to take care of the problem of hard starting after the engine is warmed up and the sensor can't turn on the glow plugs long enough to start the engine. The new timer kit comes with a wiring harness, new double pole switch and a new sensor, the cost is $87.
I also talked to him about the new formulas for the fuel. They are taking the sulfur out of the diesel fuel and that is removing most of the lubricant. He advised me to add a Stanadyne lubricant to the fuel to take the stress off the fuel pump and injector nozzles. That is about the third time I have called Peninsular to ask questions. Each time whoever I talk to is very helpfull, takes time to answer all my questions and is very knowledgeable. Those qualities are getting more and more scarce in customer service. Warmer weather must be on the way, Im thinking boating almost every day. Denis

[jcollins]

Denis,
I echo your thoughts about Penisular customer service. Every time I call the reponse is good. Let me know about your installation. I should purchase the same kit for mine. I've just been putting it off. I usually put an ice pack on the clum relay or pour cool water over it.

[Denis]

I'll let you know how the install goes. I know that I felt very strange pouring water over an electrical component last year. Hopefully this will clear up that problem.

[tomcat rio]

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[Denis]

I received my glow plug timer from Peninsular today. It looks pretty easy to install but I have to run some wires and put in a new switch so it will take a little time. If the weather is not too cold this weekend I'll head down and start the install.

[gerygarcia]

Hey guys

I had my mechanic install this a couple of years ago.

The hardest part he said was figuring out where to put the override switch on the control panel. He ended putting it near the glow plug light indicator.
Pretty simple install and didn't cost me much. You shouldn't have much trouble doing it yourself if you know basic electrical wiring (which I really don't - ha ha)

I have a weird quirk with the glowplug activation now. When I turn on the key now, the glowplugs never activate automatically anymore. I end up just flicking the override switch for about 5-7 seconds then turn over the engine. It almost never fails to start on the first try, so I haven't given it much thought. Do you think the automatic sensor is damaged? Do you think it would be worth replacing the sensor seeing I just manually activate the glowplugs anyway?

Thanks for your input on this!

Gery

[Denis]

Gery
When I talked to the tech. at Peninsular, I asked many questions about how it would work after installation. He told me that I would not need to turn the keyswitch to the first detent. With the new timer installed I would just flip the switch up and the glow plug sensor light would light for about ten to fifteen seconds, then it would go out and be ready for starting. That time intervall can be changed with the small adjustment screw on the timer board installed under the dash. If you are trying to start the engine when the engine is hot just push and hold the switch in the downward position for four to five seconds then start. He said I could hold the switch while starting and it would not hurt anything. I might wait until I am ready in the spring and I have started the engine for the first time this spring before I install the new timer, just to be sure the engine runs and there are no problems. . Den

[gerygarcia]

Hi Denis

I probably have to play around with the switch to see if it will automatically shut down after 10 to 15 seconds as Peninsular stated to you. I toggle the switch up and count to 7 then release the switch, the sensor light turns off as I let go of the switch, then I turn the key all the way over and it pretty much starts on the first try. (This is also when the engine is cool).

Before I got the override switch, the process was as follows: the glowplug light would go on with the turn of the key, would remain on for about 10 seconds, then shut off. Then I would start it up (after the glowplugs turn off).

After I got the override switch, it would do the same and I would not have to toggle the override switch. When the engine was warm, the glowplug sensor did not activate the glowplugs. Then I would use the override switch and all would be well.

Now, with the engine cold or hot, the glowplugs never activate automatically and I have to always use the overide switch to get the glowplugs to activate.

I will probably call Peninsular about this and see what they have to say.
I think the sensor is faulty. Having the override switch makes it possible to start the engine anyway, just manually having to activate the glowplugs. I guess the problem is not a critical thing, just one that bugs me a little. Will let you know what they say.

Gery

[tomcat rio]

engine off, i'm pretty sure you should see a voltage drop on your voltmeter. when the timer times out or the manual switch is released, the volts should increase.

[jcollins]

Hey guys

I had my mechanic install this a couple of years ago.

The hardest part he said was figuring out where to put the override switch on the control panel. He ended putting it near the glow plug light indicator.
Pretty simple install and didn't cost me much. You shouldn't have much trouble doing it yourself if you know basic electrical wiring (which I really don't - ha ha)

I have a weird quirk with the glowplug activation now. When I turn on the key now, the glowplugs never activate automatically anymore. I end up just flicking the override switch for about 5-7 seconds then turn over the engine. It almost never fails to start on the first try, so I haven't given it much thought. Do you think the automatic sensor is damaged? Do you think it would be worth replacing the sensor seeing I just manually activate the glowplugs anyway?

Thanks for your input on this!

Gery

As I recall my conversation with them last year this condition is normal. But then again sometimes I can't remember conversations from last week.

[Denis]

John, you crack me up!