glow plugs
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glow plugs
winter is coming, finally, and i was thinking of changing my glow plugs
i came across this company ind usa
http://indusadist.com/webmaster_004.htm
anyone use their "fast heating" glow plugs?
should anything else be replaced while im doing this? valve cover gasket/ harness??
thanks
i came across this company ind usa
http://indusadist.com/webmaster_004.htm
anyone use their "fast heating" glow plugs?
should anything else be replaced while im doing this? valve cover gasket/ harness??
thanks
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Do you have reason to suspect one or more of your plugs aren't working? You can do an easy test with a volt meter to see if the relay is activating. When the truck is cold and you turn on the key the voltage will drop to 10-11 volts. After a minute or two the relay will kick off and voltage will jump to the high 12's. If you don't get the lower voltage reading, then the relay is toast.
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i have no issues with the truck, i bought it in the beginning of the spring, i just like to make sure i have no problems over the winter.
the truck starts and runs fine
i may just leave it until i have an issue, i just wanted to get what i need in case it does have an issue
the truck starts and runs fine
i may just leave it until i have an issue, i just wanted to get what i need in case it does have an issue
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Stick with OEM's or Bosch brand. I know Autolite's are junk several have had tips break off and end up in the motor.
If you notice her getting tempermental about starting on cold mornings check the Relay voltage drop Fat mentioned and then Ohm out the GP at the valve cover gasket connector. The GP's are the 2 outside pins on each side of the connector and use the block and a ground resistance shoul dbe between 0.1 and 2.0 ohms.
If you notice her getting tempermental about starting on cold mornings check the Relay voltage drop Fat mentioned and then Ohm out the GP at the valve cover gasket connector. The GP's are the 2 outside pins on each side of the connector and use the block and a ground resistance shoul dbe between 0.1 and 2.0 ohms.
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well it went down to 19 last night
and yes she was a little longer to start,
so i do want to replace the glow plugs, i will do the factory,
but should i replace the relay also? and should i do any other harness? valve covers?
thanks
and yes she was a little longer to start,
so i do want to replace the glow plugs, i will do the factory,
but should i replace the relay also? and should i do any other harness? valve covers?
thanks
