OEM BABY!!! Lots of issues with others, such as tips swelling, etc. Info I've gleaned from FTE
Glow plugs?
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Glow plugs?
Probably dumb questions, but here goes. 
1. What Glow plugs should I use in my 2002 7.3L Excursion Limited?
2. #3 is throwing a CEL on my California model. Should I replace just it or all 8?
I am replacing the UVCH on both sides, so we'll be in there.
I've seen the ZD-11 listed. Is it superseded, a better one, stay OEM, etc?
Thanks!
1. What Glow plugs should I use in my 2002 7.3L Excursion Limited?
2. #3 is throwing a CEL on my California model. Should I replace just it or all 8?
I am replacing the UVCH on both sides, so we'll be in there.
I've seen the ZD-11 listed. Is it superseded, a better one, stay OEM, etc?
Thanks!
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Agreement x2. OE FORD "only" from FORD or RR or DO. Some aftermarket GP"s do experience having the tip swell after hundreds of cycles of heating, cooling and every detonation when the cylinder fires each time. If you use aftermarket and the tips swell, the next time you replace them you will be pulling the heads.
If you have a bit of time Riffraff and DieselOrings have them for less money.
Replace all eight for less than $100. Too much trouble pulling VC's etc. to do only one.
If you have a bit of time Riffraff and DieselOrings have them for less money.
Replace all eight for less than $100. Too much trouble pulling VC's etc. to do only one.
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Excellent info!
Excellent, thanks! 
120 in-lbs, OEM, all 8. Fast and helpful. PERFECT!!!
I hope I can return the favor some time
Here's my build thread with lots of pics. I have more if anyone needs more. I just finished the fuel bowl rebuild and adding the fuel pressure sending unit, and the 4" MBRP exhaust.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15327623
My tip? Look at the pic of the before and after pics of my fuel bowl and all the gunk in it, then make sure you check yours
(Beware the large pics. Apparently my phone is stuck on the "Godzilla" setting
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Seriously, you guys ROCK!
120 in-lbs, OEM, all 8. Fast and helpful. PERFECT!!!
I hope I can return the favor some time
Here's my build thread with lots of pics. I have more if anyone needs more. I just finished the fuel bowl rebuild and adding the fuel pressure sending unit, and the 4" MBRP exhaust.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15327623
My tip? Look at the pic of the before and after pics of my fuel bowl and all the gunk in it, then make sure you check yours
(Beware the large pics. Apparently my phone is stuck on the "Godzilla" setting
)Seriously, you guys ROCK!
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Ordered a set of 8 ZD11's from AdvanceAuto. With their specials, came out same or better than the other options- and they will have them for me at 1230 local time 
Thanks again for all the fast advice!
Thanks again for all the fast advice!
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Sounds good man, good luck! Call or text if I can help you out!
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Thanks, I appreciate it! Still haven't made that custom bracket for the new fuel filter- so haven't done the Hutch mod yet
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Probably should torque your rocker arms too, 240 in/lbs (20 ft/lbs). Since you're in there. If any of them are loose you'll notice it being a lot quieter afterward. One thing I wish I'd done while in there but didn't, is do my injector o rings seals etc.
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