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Old 08-06-2011, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt L View Post
Afterglow is a pretty good load. Above resting voltage after engaging the starter motor and during afterglow, means that it's putting out some serious current.
Is that the term for the glow plugs continuing once started?

Yeah I'll bet you that's pretty close to a dead short. What is it 50 amps? I mean on the old 115 with those external wires connecting the series glow plugs you'd get a nice cherry red glow. Possibly 1400 F or so.
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