Glow plug connector
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Glow plug connector
Just to make sure, when replacing the glow plug connectors on the wire harness, good 14-16 gauge butt connectors and what size heat shrink should I use?
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As for the connectors I can't exactly say. I modified a 6.0 harness I got off eBay for mine.
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Thanks chillman. The closest one to me is over 60 miles away, but I can order them. I'm going to check around. One of the ends on my truck has broken off and the others have deteriorated real bad. I replaced the glow plugs a good while back and the ends went back on, but the boots just cracked all up.
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I just replaced all the connectors on my van. I used these:
Ford 7.3L IDI Glow Plug Connectors (Set of 8) | eBay
They have worked great so far and are designed with heat shrink, so they seal around the wires. For less than $15 delivered it is a good deal.
I want to add a turbo in the future, and doing so requires me to relocate the GP controller and rebuild the harness. When I do that I will probably go with the 6.0L harness you showed above since I will have to fully pull the it anyway.
Ford 7.3L IDI Glow Plug Connectors (Set of 8) | eBay
They have worked great so far and are designed with heat shrink, so they seal around the wires. For less than $15 delivered it is a good deal.
I want to add a turbo in the future, and doing so requires me to relocate the GP controller and rebuild the harness. When I do that I will probably go with the 6.0L harness you showed above since I will have to fully pull the it anyway.
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Yessir! The wires are individual so you'll need to tie them all together. Each side (4 for driver, 4 for pass) should be crimped and soldered into a 3/8" ring terminal. Mine was a little snug on a couple plugs so I pulled off the plastic "tee" above the actual connector to give a little more slack. You'll see what I mean if you get it. If not let me know and I can explain it better.
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