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Old 10-31-2009, 09:54 AM
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glowplug/starting isuies

My truck is having a starting issue that has been going on for a while now. It wouldnt start good the wait to start lite stayed on just like my other truck dose but after it goes out it didnt click like the other one. so I replaced the controler and while I was there I also changed the glowplugs. now the light comes on and goes right out, its on for less then a second. it does make the clicking noise though. I thought mabey I hooked it up wrong but after comparing it to my other truck its the same. Is it a ground issue, bad controlr??? the truck im having the issues is a 93 and the one that starts good is a 94 both idi. thanks in advance
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It sound as if you have some bad glow plugs. What brand of plugs did you use? There are several brands that may go bad after one or two uses. Motorcraft/Beru ZD9 are the only plugs to use in your motors.
The controlers in these trucks will short cycle the glows if one or two plugs are burned out.
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i want to say I used autolight becase thats what napa had in stock Ill try the motorcraft ones thanks
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If you know you have Autolite in there be very careful.......

http://k-mansparts.com/items/super-d...9x8-detail.htm

This is what I recommend as a procedure especially for Autolite GP removal....remove air cleaner if IDI.
To remove/replace gp's get a 3/8" 6 point deep socket and suitable ratchet, 8" piece of gas line hose that will fit on top of gp. Remove gp electrical caps blow or brush clean each area around gp's, loosen gp with socket until it turns freely (1-2 turns) remove socket and push hose on top, turn out gp. For the one under the injector lines on drivers side you can use a universal joint (hard) or a 3/8 box end wrench then the hose as usual (do not force or bend lines) Test GP's and check tips.
If you have it put (small amount) anti seize on threads of new gp, you can use hose to start plugs then finish with ratchet to 12 ft/lbs or 1/12th of a turn after bottoming( this is not much torque at all)
If I were you, I would remove all gp's to see what kind they are, if they are not "BERU/Motorcraft" pitch them and buy all 8 new, if they are Beru and test good re install. If some are bad get 8 new and save old ones that are good for backups.
NOTE***If any GP's are hard to remove from hole using the hose ...."STOP" call for assistance and wait for instructions.... DO NOT force the GP to turn out as tips can break off..
PS A big old blanket over the rad helps in laying on the engine.
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they have been in the truck for 2-3 weeks and the truck hasnt ran for more than 3 hours do you think they will be that bad to get out
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if they have only been is use for 3 hours they should come out with no problem.

here is another place for ZD-9's
7.3 Liter Diesel Motorcraft Glow Plugs - Ford 7.3 Liter Diesel Motorcraft Glow Plug
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