ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I fitted 5 extra relays in the system, one each for each bank of glow plugs, one for the fuel-off solenoid, one for the "choke" system one for the starter motor.

The glow plug system is operated by means of a push button switch inside. I am not going to fit a glow plug controller/times since the risk of destroyed glow plugs is too high (see PROBLEMS under the main menu)

I connected the temperature switch, via a relay to the fast idle solenoid and the timing retard tab. When the engine is cold it will idle easier and faster until it reaches the temperature of the switch, where after it will idle slowly.

The starter needed to be rebuilt, I took it to Frank at Mobielec auto electrician who sorted it out quickly for R 350.

I fitted electrical oil temperature and pressure gauges on the engine, and one oil temperature gauge in the oil cooler pipe for the gearbox.

I fitted the original petrol V8 temperature sensor to the engine.