What does this govern? My trucks glow plugs used to flicker when driving before I had them manually overrode from the ECM.

My truck is a 1993 K1500 J CODE Swapped intake(originally C code(egr)), 5 speed manual NV4500, 4X4

When I kill my glow plugs from the ECM my truck idles lower. I also noticed random jumps in power.. and sometimes I notice gutless lagging speed.

Thanks for input

 

So I figured I may have a faulty lift pump.... when I turn the key I can only hear it for a couple seconds then quiet.This might explain the jumps in power and low idle speeds... Any input from anyone? Or would my ECM control my lift pump?!(doubtful)

 

with a 93 the ECM usually only controls the auto trans.
if you havea standard then I have no good ides what the ECM does?

I suspect that you may have a faulty oil pressure switch if the LPdoes not operate when the engine is running.
If you have a prime cycle on the LP circuit then it may have been modded to run with the glow relay?

 

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Check the fuel heater. It can malfunction and cause the WTS and WIF lamps to flicker on its way out, eventually it could pop the ECM fuse disabling the glow plug system and lift pump circuit..

 

hmmm I just hooked up the fuel pump relay to my battery and can hear it clicking away. But i dont hear it clicking at start up.

 

See attached.. You could simply unplug it, replace the ECMB fuse and see if everything returns back to normal. If so, you know the fuel heater is defective and wont need to remove and disassemble the FFM to properly "test."
If you find the fuel heater defective,, plan to replace it. FWIW a new fuel heater alone cost nearly as much as a new completely preassembled "drop in" fuel filter manager..

 

The lift pump relay only works during cranking,the OPS powers the LP while the engine runs.

 

Well I pulled my fuel heater plug and it ws completely corroded and basically broke off at the prongs. I think that is the issue.... Should I replace with a 6.5 fuel filter system? Can I run the truck without one?
I really appreciate your guys help.

 

Go ahead and run without it-does very little really.

Just be sure to use adequate amount of fuel conditioner for antigell.