D7E wiring

Hmmm, will the glow plugs do their thing on 12V?

Normally wired 24v.
Here is a wiring diagram that should help.
Not aware of any 12v glow plugs for this application.

Perfect diagram. I can go off of that, thanks!
Don't know on glow plugs, maybe 12V gets them half as hot? Wonder if letting them heat a little longer would help.

On a separate note I remember someone touting an aftermarket source for first rate replacement seats. Can someone help me with that? Mine is completely shot.

There is an ad in your magazine for the reproduction seats.

If I remember correctly, glow plugs running on half normal voltage will put out about 1/4 of the heat they should. So, it will take LONG preheat times, but the amperage will be low enough that the battery will deliver the current for that length of time. Problem may be that the loss into the surrounding water jacket etc may outstrip the heat production.

Thanks. I found the seat guy, Hahn.
Will wait and see how glow plugs do on 12V in a warm climate.

I got to thinking about this as it isn't the first time it's came up.

It might be worth making a junction somewhere so you can access your existing 12V glow plug lead and connect to another battery to make the 24V to your glow plugs only when you absolutely had to have it, like when it got really cold.

I may see how it starts this winter and come back for help if it is lacking.
40 is cold for us.