I was inspired today to start getting my road slug back on the road. I spent the required time lying on top of the engine wondering if I was undoing the appropriate bolts, and giving my hands a coating of that special brand of grease and gunk only a diesel can produce.
Now I'm at the point when I can actually see the offending piece of electronics, and I'm trying to decide what route to go.
I've checked the service records, and the GP controller hasn't been touched since '01.
I've been told there's a way to bypass the controller completely by creating my own extension for the GP harness, that would connect to a "ford starter solenoid" and be on a momentary switch from in the cab.
This appeals to me for the price ($25 a solenoid, instead of $250 for a new controller). However, I can't find anymore info on it...Any of you Oilburners know how this deal works???
The other option is to buck up and buy a new controller, and wire a momentary switch to it like in the tech article at the top of the forum.
Anyone have any info for me??
Now I'm at the point when I can actually see the offending piece of electronics, and I'm trying to decide what route to go.
I've checked the service records, and the GP controller hasn't been touched since '01.
I've been told there's a way to bypass the controller completely by creating my own extension for the GP harness, that would connect to a "ford starter solenoid" and be on a momentary switch from in the cab.
This appeals to me for the price ($25 a solenoid, instead of $250 for a new controller). However, I can't find anymore info on it...Any of you Oilburners know how this deal works???
The other option is to buck up and buy a new controller, and wire a momentary switch to it like in the tech article at the top of the forum.
Anyone have any info for me??