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Thicker cables are must, and those originals are very old anyways.
I dont complain 12V starter on my 1009, 1008 is same if not even slightly quicker...
maybe you can buy pump here if someone in US is willing to send core to Hilbilly?
https://www.hillbillywizard.com/cucv-and-k30-parts/gm-diesel-vacuum-pump-rebuild-service/
Or here:
https://www.accuratediesel.com/store/p/293-GM-6-2-L-Distributor-Drive-Vacuum-Pump-POD.html
Well, in our winters we get -25, rarely -35 and this is C, not F ;) I have pushbutton GP, never used afterglow, just let truck idle more on those cold mornings (block heater is big help too). Sure, original card would be nice but my wire loom is very neatly cut and isolated, i dont have card...
heh, on my 1008 i first checked this on glove box. Just after week or two realised that army replaced for some reason glove box door. Real VIN was different, probably options (hehe, options) too...
Squibbly, i found one easier than Arduino - with temperature sensor and lots of setting options:
https://opencircuit.shop/product/Temperature-controlled-relay-12V-W1209
And again - i am not courage anyone to cheap hack-jobs. I just like to search such things. If it makes someones life easier -...
hehe, i dont have problem. I just wanted show, thah there is an option. It is still option, liked you it or not.
My 1009 has button, works fine for me, 1008 card is probably fried but i have not touched this part jet.
Well, found this relay/timer on interweb.
https://www.wehrle-electronics.com/en/trade/time-delay-relays/multitimer/4765_72902_shop_Multitimer-12V.aspx?LNG=en#!prettyPhoto
Seems like small and useful upgrade for manual glow plug button?
Well, army stuff. Whoever worked on that engine, took first set of pistons, he found. Thats why engine bored to max. Maybe he was carpenter or painter :D
Big job but in the end you will be happy, i am sure.
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