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Dec 22, 2013 | 03:04 PM

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Glow plugs

Alright guys. I have posted several threads about glow plugs before but I have a couple questions now. I know a torque wrench is gonna be needed for these but does anyone what size and how much torque to apply?
I know my local part shops rent torque wrenches but I'm looking to buying them for the garage. So I'm looking for the one that is specifically used for Glow Plugs

Dec 22, 2013 | 03:14 PM

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I use a 3/8” drive tq wrench set at 14 ft-lbs..

Dec 22, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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Awesome! You use... You have a shop I'm guessing? Or a DIY guy?

Dec 22, 2013 | 04:17 PM

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Roland is one of the best DIY guys that posts here. If he says it, you can bank on it.

Dec 22, 2013 | 04:22 PM

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Awesome! You use... You have a shop I'm guessing? Or a DIY guy?

I'm a fleet mechanic for OTR trucks and heavy equipment and have, or fabricate, my own tools.

Dec 22, 2013 | 06:22 PM

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Oh I wasn't saying I wasn't going to listen to him. I'm not argue with anyone when I asked what to get.

Awesome. So that torque wrench is what you use for plugs?

Dec 22, 2013 | 06:23 PM

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Any specific brand?

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Dec 22, 2013 | 07:18 PM

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pick up a deep well 10mm socket if you dont have one

Dec 22, 2013 | 09:26 PM

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Alright thanks guys! I'll add those to the Christmas list

Merry Christmas brothers!

Dec 22, 2013 | 10:20 PM

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And be sure to use Motorcraft ZD-11 glow plugs.

Dec 23, 2013 | 07:50 AM

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Yeah,if it doesn't say Motorcraft on it, don't even consider using it. Autolites etc. are notorious for losing the tips or mushrooming.

Dec 23, 2013 | 07:32 PM

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I picked up one of those locking extensions they sell at lowes. Others probably make them too. I'm nervous of dropping sockets in an abyss

Dec 23, 2013 | 07:43 PM

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Always planned on those fellas! I just bought new MotorCraft batteries! They made my truck happy!

Yea I'll have to come up with something so that socket doesn't go bye bye haha.