[Vwdiesel] GAS TO DIESEL IN AN 85 JETTA

[Andrew .Libby]

If taking that method, be sure to fuse both the glow plug push button
circuit (amperage of solenoid coil) and the glow plug power side (55 amps).

On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Brian and Ruth Decker <decker at toledotel.com
> wrote:

> Your wire that went from the key switch to the distributer will run the
> fuel
> solenoid on the injection pump. For Glow plugs I mount a push botton with a
> hot wire to one side the other goes to an old style Ford starter solenoid
> which gets its power direct from the battery and the other side goes to the
> glow plug buss bar. Depending on how cold you engine is you just count the
> appropriate amount of seconds to heat the glow plugs. I have this glow plug
> system on all my VW diesels.
> Brian Decker
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of Gerald Hughet
> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 9:56 AM
> To: vwdiesel vwfans dot com
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] GAS TO DIESEL IN AN 85 JETTA
>
>
> I have moved a diesel engine from a Rabbit, hooked up to a 5 speed tranny
> with a new clutch and pressure plate into an 85 Jetta.
>
> Probably normal problems making this switch including but not limited to
> the
> direction of the input hose into the radiator not to mention that the upper
> radiator hose for diesel has that small hose branching off and going to the
> reservoir tank.  (Coolant system is done.)
>
> Anyway, any one that has done a job like this could probably save me a
> bunch
> of time by letting me know how you solved the source for the electrical
> supply for the glow plugs, the electrical for the injection pump and any
> other electrical I'm not even thinking about yet.
>
> I've removed the fuel pump and filter from the gasoline system but retained
> the internal fuel tank pump.  Haven't, as of yet, gotten the fuel lines
> spliced in for my supply and return.
>
> What's a good source for the plastic adjustment fittings for the
> headlights?
>
> Is there any other problems I haven't even considered yet?
>
> I'll appreciate any knowledgeable insights.
>
> Gerry
> Indianapolis
>
>
>
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