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Originally Posted by Samuel M. Ross
... despite testing and seeing this was the case, I had forgotten the reality that afterglow ends when you hit the starter with the ignition key. Unfortunately Bosch does not make it's relay/plug kit for either of our 1980 models... so when the relay goes, I'm looking at an expensive fix... and thus my serious consideration of a manual relay solution.
You stalking me again?!
Regards,
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"Afterglow" is the condition where the plugs remain energized when after the vehicle starts. The later diesels ('90 and above??) have this feature. All of our older vehicles do not have "afterglow" and the plugs shutdown the moment you hit the starter.
Yes, if the relay goes, you can certainly substitute a manual relay. In fact, if you run heavy wires to the cabin, you can dispense with a relay altogether and just use a pushbutton for the plugs.
..........hardly.........