Good source for glowplugs?
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Good source for glowplugs?
New to the diesel scene- 96 F350 PSD, where should I buy my glowplugs? They are working ok now but she blows a little white smoke off the start, and doesn't like it below ~45 after sitting a while. Figure she could use a set.
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First check and make sure your GPR is working properly. A good source is Auto Zone or Advance, part # ZD-10 or ZD-11. I know that the Auto Zone ones come in a Ford package. ***Important, make sure they are BERU or Motorcraft, DO NOT USE Autolite.
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it'll start when it's cold- that's not too much of a problem. I've seen how hard to start they can be when it's and no glowplugs, my buddy has that problem with his 92(can't get them to work he says)....it was was low thirties and forgot to plug her in a couple weeks ago and she started. Really just don't like the little bit of white smoke the first 30 secs or so, and she got some miles so I'm trying to be proactive 
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Has your buddy checked the connection on the right fender? They tend to go bad on those year models. I have cut them out and straight wired it with no connector to solve the problems.
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he gave up trying to work on them and just ended buying a lower rad hose heater. she'll start pretty good in the coldest of temps now... 
only prob being he HAS to plug it in a work on cold days. most days she is good to go though, sits for 10 hrs while he's at work never leaves him there.
only prob being he HAS to plug it in a work on cold days. most days she is good to go though, sits for 10 hrs while he's at work never leaves him there.
