glow plug question

[leesmythe]

first off, hello all... i just joined today, although ive had my 90 7.3L diesel for two years now. so thank you in advance to all you guys.. im pretty aware of forums and how usefull they are, i am also a member of the jeepwrangler.com forum. anyways... i am repplacing all my glow plugs, and injector seals(o rings, fuel t's, hoses etc) and i was wondering if there is any special thing i need to keep in mind when installing the new ones (or removing the old ones). i.e... do the glow plugs need to go in a certain order? do the injectors need to be set to the computer? do the glow plugs?? or do i just take em out, and screw in the new onnes?? .................................................. ................................. one other thing... mind you its pre power stroke.. but the guy before me put a ATS turbo in it.. and i need to take the turbo off to get to all the plugs and injectors.. is there any special thing for the turbo too?? thanks again

[Festus Hagen]

Originally Posted by leesmythe

do the glow plugs need to go in a certain order?

Nope! Use Motorcraft/Beru ZD 9.

Originally Posted by leesmythe

do the injectors need to be set to the computer?

There is no computer!
Are you replacing the Injectors??

Originally Posted by leesmythe

do the glow plugs??

There is no computer!

Originally Posted by leesmythe

or do i just take em out, and screw in the new onnes??

Like changing spark plugs without the firing order concern.

A Injector Return Line Replacement thread.

Originally Posted by leesmythe

but the guy before me put a ATS turbo in it.. and i need to take the turbo off to get to all the plugs and injectors..

is there any special thing for the turbo too??

Someone else is better suited for this answer.
However I don't believe you need to remove the Turbo just to do Glow Plugs and Return Lines, Injectors themselves possibly.

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

[leesmythe]

i am not replacing the injectors themselves..
just the o rings on the injectors.

and i do need somehow to get the turbo off to get to the last two plugs on the left side.

it is a ats turbo torque pro 2000

[Dave Sponaugle]

leesmythe,
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.

I use a pair of bent nose needle nose pliers to remove the glow plug connectors for the glow plugs under the turbo.

1/4" drive deep socket with a universal and long extension will get the on in front of the turbo.

The one under the turbo, I use an open end wrench.
Real pain, but it can be changed.

Also the bent nose pliers are how you get the glow plug out of the hole and the new one back in.

Removing and replacing the turbo is a project in itself with the engine still in the truck.

I have the 093 turbo, the model before yours.
I have never worked on an engine with the Aurora turbo installed, but it should be close to the same setup.

[leesmythe]

ok.
thanks for the info guys.

i now have all the plugs replaced (didnt have to take off turbo)

and am working on the return lines and o rings on the injectors...

should i lube the o rings????

Ford dealership parts department here in PX says not to lube at all; just roll em on..

but another thread i was reading on here the guy was saying to lube them,,

so what do i do? trust ford? or the forum?

PLEASE ADVISE

[Festus Hagen]

That will depend on whom you talk to...

Some use vaseline, Some use regular grease, some go dry!

Personally, I do perfectly clean and dry as I do with all rubber type seals that are stationary, especially in hot areas.

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

[Dave Sponaugle]

I use grease on mine, that lets the return cap slide on easier with no chance of rolling the O ring pinching it.

I lube mine before I try to install them.
Roll the first one in the top groove, then roll the bottom one across it.
Dab of grease smeared around the O rings and a bit more smeared on the bottom of the return tee right before I install it.

[mistakenID]

I've seen the caps split up the side when pushing them over dry seals. The seal rolls, guy keeps shoving on the cap and then it snaps into place with a nice big crack in the side.

I always lube the O rings also, easier install and no cracked caps.

[leesmythe]

so now i have all the new plugs in.

i started it this morning (it was fairly cold actually it rained)

and i had to crank it for a while....

what do i do next? if the plugs themselves dont make a difference then what in the plug system do i check?

[Dave Sponaugle]

How long does the wait to start light come on for now?

[leesmythe]

it doesnt come on.. never has i think something is wrong with the light.