83 Shortbed w/ 6.2L diesel...glow plug question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rcbildr · 01-11-2010, 03:22 PM

I have an 83 shortbed with a 6.2L diesel and I'm having problems with the glow plug system. I also have an 86 diesel suburban I'm using as a parts vehicle. I'm thinking about pulling the glow plug controller/wiring set up from the 86 and putting in my 83....I've heard the newer system is better and more reliable. Has anyone done this? Thanks!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-11-2010, 04:40 PM

there arent a whole lot of diesel guys on this forum but hopefully someone with knowledge will chime in..

*Stitch* · 01-11-2010, 07:22 PM

I haven't done the swap, but it's definitely a better controller and more reliable...I would replace the glow plugs with 60gs if you need to replace them...I would replace the controller first and see if that solves the problem...if it was mine, I'd put a Ford starter solenoid on the firewall and wire it up through a manual switch and do away with the stock controller...haven't done it to mine yet, but it's on the list of things to do...also, here's some links for you to look at for resource...

Glow plug manual controller thread
another manual controller thread
Diagnosing a bad contoller

01-11-2010, 03:22 PM	#1
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	83 Shortbed w/ 6.2L diesel...glow plug question I have an 83 shortbed with a 6.2L diesel and I'm having problems with the glow plug system. I also have an 86 diesel suburban I'm using as a parts vehicle. I'm thinking about pulling the glow plug controller/wiring set up from the 86 and putting in my 83....I've heard the newer system is better and more reliable. Has anyone done this? Thanks! __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

01-11-2010, 04:40 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 83 Shortbed w/ 6.2L diesel...glow plug question there arent a whole lot of diesel guys on this forum but hopefully someone with knowledge will chime in.. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-11-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: 83 Shortbed w/ 6.2L diesel...glow plug question I haven't done the swap, but it's definitely a better controller and more reliable...I would replace the glow plugs with 60gs if you need to replace them...I would replace the controller first and see if that solves the problem...if it was mine, I'd put a Ford starter solenoid on the firewall and wire it up through a manual switch and do away with the stock controller...haven't done it to mine yet, but it's on the list of things to do...also, here's some links for you to look at for resource... Glow plug manual controller thread another manual controller thread Diagnosing a bad contoller Last edited by Stitch; 01-11-2010 at 07:24 PM.



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