glow plug controller

[83 chevy diesel]

the glow plug controller on my husbands 83 chevy snapped while trying to change it out. The bottom piece is still screwed in. How can i get it out without messing anything up on the motor?

 

[Will L.]

I believe there are 2 bolts holding it in place, are both removed? A picture posted here will let us see what's happening

 

[WarWagon]

I believe there are 2 bolts holding it in place, are both removed? A picture posted here will let us see what's happening

Will is talking about the blocker plate the old style controller threads into. The entire plate comes off with 2 bolts.

In fact the best cure is to leave the non-leaking busted "plug" alone and upgrade to the 1988 or 1993 newer style controller. The 1993 units are completely self contained where the 1988 has a separate switch on the rear of the passenger head for a temp cut out. A complete upgrade is self limiting glow plugs and an over ride switch for longer glow times.

 

[83 chevy diesel]

Thank yall. I found it this morning and we got everything removed and put back together. The truck now has a new controller and relay and now the glow plugs won't even click when the key is turned over. What do I do now? Please help!

 

[Will L.]

You need to put a test light on the glow plug solenoid and check for the main contact power in and out. If you get power in, but not out to the 8 leads, check control power in. Make sure it is getting a good ground.

 

[83 chevy diesel]

Ok thanks. We will try that

 

[83 chevy diesel]

Where is the control power in?

 

[83 chevy diesel]

And the voltage gage quit working when we replaced the solenoid

 

[83 chevy diesel]

Will is talking about the blocker plate the old style controller threads into. The entire plate comes off with 2 bolts.

In fact the best cure is to leave the non-leaking busted "plug" alone and upgrade to the 1988 or 1993 newer style controller. The 1993 units are completely self contained where the 1988 has a separate switch on the rear of the passenger head for a temp cut out. A complete upgrade is self limiting glow plugs and an over ride switch for longer glow times.

Need major help!