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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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Glowplug question

Hey Ya'll. My pops got a 95' F-350 that doesn't start fur **** in the winter. Let it sit for 2 days and you have to cycle the plugs twice. I figured it needs a new set of glowplugs. Which ones are better? im not an expert on em, so what would ya'll recommend?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by old blue beast
Hey Ya'll. My pops got a 95' F-350 that doesn't start fur **** in the winter. Let it sit for 2 days and you have to cycle the plugs twice. I figured it needs a new set of glowplugs. Which ones are better? im not an expert on em, so what would ya'll recommend?
Nothing but Motorcraft ZD-11s. Don't use the Autolites, at all! They swell up and you can't get them out of the heads. Riffraff sells the Motorcrafts...Riffraff Diesel: Motorcraft Glowplugs ZD-11
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Have you tested the gp's and gpr?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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no, haven't tested anything yet. Wont be able to for about 2 weeks cause its at the trans shop getting the 345,000km E4OD rebuilt
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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You'll want to check all the UVCH and plugs for burnt or melted pins while you're in there too. If you need to replace them, get the Ford ones from Riffraff also. The Dorman parts store ones are iffy. Clay at Riffraff can sell you the Ford ones cheaper than you can get them from the dealer.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Cant I go to my local ford dealer and get them? I'm in Canada
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Yeah, I didn't realize you were in Canada! LOL!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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Let it sit for 2 days and you have to cycle the plugs twice.
The glow plugs run for one to two minutes. If you're cycling the key when the WTS light goes off, you're wasting your time. Just leave the key in RUN for a few seconds longer.

Have you checked to see that the block heater works?

If you find that the GPR is faulty, def. look into a heavy-duty alternative such as the Western Plow or Stancor.
 
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In Canada, transmissions come in bags.

I'm just kidding. I got my Motorcraft glow plugs at O'Reilly Auto Parts. I was able to order them online and pick them up in the store the next day, which was very convenient. I don't know if O'Reilly has locations in Canada, or what. I have no familiarity with that region, apart from their affinity with bagged milk.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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Cant I go to my local ford dealer and get them? I'm in Canada
You can but be prepared to pay for it, most items are 3x the cost in ontario. I'm starting to stock pile parts.
 
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