As it is becoming that time of year again. I wanted to ask if there is a certain type of glow plug that is better than another for longevity? I see NGK / Bosch / Motocraft / Autolite / BWD What is a good pick?

 

Tick... tick... tick...

Any second now, there will be an explosion of "NOT XYZ BRAND!"

 

I would suggest Motorcraft. DO NOT use Autolites. I've not seen it but have heard of them having swelling tips which causes them to be stuck in the head.

I just picked up 8 Motorcrafts at Auto zoo for $80. Was supposed to be 88 and change but asked guy at the register about a discount and he typed in a code and knocked some off.

 

Compare prices to the International Truck dealer, that's who made the engine to begin with and I would dare say, Motorcraft gets the plugs from.

 

Motorcraft Glowplugs ZD-11 - Riffraff Diesel Performance

 

That's a confirm on not using Autolites - they are the 7.3L Kryptonite.

 

When i did mine i did a ton of research.. Motorcraft was my pick as well.

These buggers really get hot and swell up.. WOW..
Comparison?

 

Brings back memories of when Autozone was discontinuing carrying the Beru (Motorcraft ZD-11) GP's, and lots of guys picked up sets of 8 for anywhere from $0.01 each to $5.00 each. There were guys going all over their cities snagging every Beru GP they could get their hands on, and a lot of those same guys shared their luck with lots others of us by shipping GP's to others in need. I had two guys in here each offer me a set for free, but I was able to swap something of value in fair exchange. Bought another set of 8 from another guy for $10 total.

Good ol' days, hunh?