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Dec 12, 2004 | 05:44 PM

powerstrokefreak

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Glow Plug Testing

There was a website that someone recommended last year that did an excellent job of walking you through testing and changing the glow plugs. Seemed like it had a blue background. Just wondering if anyone can remember what it was. Thanks

Dec 12, 2004 | 06:45 PM

wingit1x

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Don't know that website, but I can tell you how the Ford Shop Manual says to do it. Are you wanting to test glow plugs only, or the glow plug relay as well?

Dec 12, 2004 | 09:36 PM

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I think this is the link you want. It is for the 94-97 trucks but the principles are the same on the newer ones. I see you have a 97 but for those with newer trucks, 99 added a second relay for the intake heater (if so equipped) and reduced the number of plugs at each valve cover gasket from two to one.

CLICK HERE to go to an excellent how to article by Carpentractor.

Hope these help out - Carpentractor's article helped me a lot.

Dave / Believer45

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Dec 12, 2004 | 09:49 PM

powerstrokefreak

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the first link is just what i was looking for. Thanks

Dec 13, 2004 | 04:40 PM

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Glad I could help out. I have a bit of a library of information and links and am happy to send them out when needed.

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Dec 13, 2004 | 05:09 PM

powerglyd

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believer45 is right on, very good how to directions

Dec 13, 2004 | 08:54 PM

powerstrokefreak

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Originally Posted by believer45

Glad I could help out. I have a bit of a library of information and links and am happy to send them out when needed.

Dave / Believer45

What other information do you have. Always glad to get my hands on anything like that. I'm in the parts business and you would be suprised how many people think your a diesel expert since you have one. Thankfully this site exsists because I have learned a lot.