Resistance coil
(nichrome wire)
Adjust applied voltage by changing the position of clip on
resistance coil until glowplug element is glowing bright red.
Battery leads
Raise
voltage to
increase
brightness.
Lower voltage to
reduce brightness.
Warning (Very hot)
Never touch the
nichrome wire
while the battery
is connected.
4 Plug wrench
Used for tightening glowplug. The
O.S. long plug wrench is available
as an optional accessory.
5 Battery leads
These are used to conduct current
from the battery to the glowplug.
Basically, two leads, with clips, are
required, but, for greater conve-
nience, twin leads with special
glowplug connectors, as shown on
the right, are commercially available.
6 Fuel bottle or pump
For filling the fuel tank, a simple,
polyethylene "squeeze" bottle, with
a suitable spout,is all that is
required. Alternatively, one of the
purpose-made manual or electric
fuel pumps may be used to transfer
fuel directly from your fuel
container to the fuel tank.
For tightening
glowplug
Fuel bulb
Battery leads
Manual
Electric
Fuel pumps
Fuel Can Filter
7 Fuel container filter
Install a filter on the outlet tube
of your refuelling container to
prevent entry of foreign matter
into the fuel tank
8 Silicone tubing
This is required for the
connection between the fuel
tank and engine.
Silicone tube
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