glow plugs?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
glow plugs?
I have a 1985 F-250 Diesel I have changed pretty much every component in the glow plug system and the glow plugs continue to go bad every couple of months. They are burnt and broken off when i pull them out. What would cause this?
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
From: New York
has anyone heard of iskra barnd glow plugs. they are an oe supplier for john deere tractors and i can get a set of those plugs for my truck for 25 bucks. course i dont want to put them in if i have to replace them in a month or somthen stupid. They do come with a one year warranty tho.
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 21,285
Likes: 16
From: Nutter Fort, WV
To many off brand glow plugs blister when they fail. When you try to remove the blistered plug it breaks off and falls down in the cylinder. This is not a good place for it to be. About the only way to get it out is take the head off. Not something you want to do for fun, there are much better things you can do for fun.
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
From: New York
I here that i was just wondering if anybody new if these blistered or not. I think there half good since they come with a two year warranty on them but i really dont want to take the heads off. done it once for a headgasket and once was enough.
Trending Topics
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: Portland
My plan is to change the system over to manual, with a switch. No more parts breaking or burned Glow plugs.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
From: New York
Iam thinking of doing that to. Iam trying to gather info and parts while iam at school here then this summer i want to turbo charge the truck put new headgaskests on and have the valves re done along with new injectors and glow plugs. truck is very relaible now and i just want it to stay that way with some more power.
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: elma
had a problem with my conroller continue to cycle glow plugs after it was warmed up. burnt up my glow plugs. i put a push button switch wired up to cut off power to controller. hold button to allow power to switch to heat glow plugs and once its running let off button and it cant keep cycling. been using it for 3yrs now and it works great. and if someone trys to steal it they are going to burn up my starter before they find the glow plug button.
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: Portland
Well I installed the switch today, but I haven't been able to test it out yet. I had the truck pluged in, and hot. And I don't need the glow plugs then.
I'm installing some new gauges, Tach, Boost, Pyro and Trans temp. I'm also installing a Banks Ram air and a new set of glow plugs.
I'm installing some new gauges, Tach, Boost, Pyro and Trans temp. I'm also installing a Banks Ram air and a new set of glow plugs.
