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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Hey guys, have a 1987 F250 diesel, 4WD, 360,000 miles, yep thats right 360,000 miles. Latley a problem with starting, , glow plugs not staying on long enough to start in cold weather. Pulled glow plugs all had contintunity, checked each plug wire, all were getting current, replaced relay,, no change, replaced water temp switch which is in the wiring loop for the glow plugs,, no change. Any more suggestions?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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6.9 glow plug problem

Ya might try posting this in the Diesel Forum. You'll probally have better luck there.

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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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Thanks!!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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6.9 glow plug problem

check the battery voltage. It can cause to long of a glow time and kill your plugs and can also cause to short of a glow time. Clean the heck out of all conections and grounds. I had a 6.9 that was bullet proof but the glow system had a lot to be desired. good luck.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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Check the GLOW PLUG TIMER---just replaced one on a 1989 6.9 after replacing 6 or the 8 glow plugs.

Timer should cycle for 30-45 seconds

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Is'nt the timer part of the relay block that controls the glow plugs?
 
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