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5th Wheeling
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GLOW PLUS
Wondering how long Should i Run My Glow Plugs before Routine Swap Out ? 2 yrs , 3 yrs ? And is There a Place To get or Link to a Super Reliable Relay for Glowplugs ... I seem to Go Thru One a Year at Least .... Another reason for a Switched Direct Heat System Change for Glow Plugs....is there a Wiring Package U Can But for this ? Or do U Just need a Good Tech ....thanks ? i Also think just the Relay is whats at Fault with the System....i use Motorcraft zd9 or whatever that number is ....but i feel they should last ....my 1st diesel since 2016 so it's all learning ...Weak Now a shot of 50\50 n she starts smooth enough in the cold..... Knowledge wanted
i ain't rite
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i usually get around 150-160,000 miles from glow plugs. i put in a stancor relay around 20 years ago and it is still working perfectly.
https://dieselorings.com/products/16...low-plug-relay
https://dieselorings.com/products/16...low-plug-relay
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i usually get around 150-160,000 miles from glow plugs. i put in a stancor relay around 20 years ago and it is still working perfectly.
https://dieselorings.com/products/16...low-plug-relay
https://dieselorings.com/products/16...low-plug-relay
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2 glow pugs stuck 1 broke
So about 2 months ago I was changing the glow plugs and the driver’s side went great. Passenger side not so much. The back 2 unthread but the tip must be swollen and the 3rd from back broke . I’ve searched and searched the internet for a solution and no clear luck. Can someone please be straightforward with me on how I’m going to get them out. Already used penetrating oil. 1983 6.9idi. Thanks in advance!
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Glow plugs get replaced on a "as required" basis. Glow plug life depends heavily on what temperature environment they're used in. In hot climates, a cold engine's glow plugs may only operate for 5 seconds before turning off. In cold climates, the same engine's glow plugs will stay on for 20 seconds.
My glow plugs in my 1994 IDI are now 10 years old and 50,000 miles on them and they're still working fine.
When your engine starts up on 7 cylinders, or when your glow plug controller starts rhythmically clicking, that's when it's time to replace your glow plugs.
My glow plugs in my 1994 IDI are now 10 years old and 50,000 miles on them and they're still working fine.
When your engine starts up on 7 cylinders, or when your glow plug controller starts rhythmically clicking, that's when it's time to replace your glow plugs.
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So about 2 months ago I was changing the glow plugs and the driver’s side went great. Passenger side not so much. The back 2 unthread but the tip must be swollen and the 3rd from back broke . I’ve searched and searched the internet for a solution and no clear luck. Can someone please be straightforward with me on how I’m going to get them out. Already used penetrating oil. 1983 6.9idi. Thanks in advance!
On the broken one, you only have two options.
A) remove the head and punch out the tip to remove it, or;
B) punch out the tip and let it fall in the combustion chamber and hope it goes out the exhaust valve without hurting anything.
Someone else may have a different method.
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i ain't rite
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to get stuck glow plugs out i soak with PB blaster and chuck the glow plug into a variable speed reversable drill. slowly spin thge low plug while pulling up GENTLY and pushing down.and spraying more. the PB loosens up the tip material and the spinning as you gently lift it will shave it away to let it come out.
and dont loose patience. i have had some come out in 5 minutes, others take two three days of spending a 1/2 hour on every 3-4 hours.
the key is penetrate with PB, and gentle spinning and up down movement
and dont loose patience. i have had some come out in 5 minutes, others take two three days of spending a 1/2 hour on every 3-4 hours.
the key is penetrate with PB, and gentle spinning and up down movement
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