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Aug 22, 2007 | 01:15 PM

matt71

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Glowplug Replacement

Getting ready to change the glowplugs in my 97 PSD. I have never done this before so i was just wondering if there are any precautions that i have to take while doing this. Any tips or tricks would be helpful. thanks.

Aug 22, 2007 | 01:18 PM

z28kilr

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I changed mine about 8 months ago and I thought it was pretty straight foward. I'm not a mechanic by any means and I was able to do it with no problem.

Just curious why you are changing them in August?

Aug 22, 2007 | 01:25 PM

jheeter

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I also need to change mine. Anyone recommend a brand. I've heard never to use the autolites.

As for changing them in august. I have to plug my truck in if it drops below 55° or it's a no go.

Aug 22, 2007 | 01:27 PM

z28kilr

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I also need to change mine. Anyone recommend a brand. I've heard never to use the autolites.

As for changing them in august. I have to plug my truck in if it drops below 55° or it's a no go.

I went to good 'ol ebay and ordered a set of 8 Motorcraft glow plugs for pretty cheap.

55 degrees? Good Lord, I have seen 55 degrees for 4 months!

Aug 22, 2007 | 01:29 PM

matt71

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No special reason for changing them in august just want to get it done before winter.

Aug 22, 2007 | 01:57 PM

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Aug 22, 2007 | 02:17 PM

bkcowboss

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I also need to change mine. Anyone recommend a brand. I've heard never to use the autolites.

As for changing them in august. I have to plug my truck in if it drops below 55° or it's a no go.

I think that you need to change your GPR, You may also need to change your glow plugs but that sure as shootin sounds like the relay to me.

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Aug 22, 2007 | 03:36 PM

jheeter

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I am planning on changing both a GPR and glow plugs. I have bypassed the GPR and the plugs didn't seem to change. The only thing left is to dig into the motor and test the plugs.

Aug 22, 2007 | 04:56 PM

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Cuda_jim

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You can test the GP's without removing the v-covers. There are 4 connectors on the VC gaskets, 2 on each side. The outer most pins are the GP's. You should get less than 5-6 ohms. A test lite will work too but won't tell you if a GP is weak.

Each connector has 5 pins like this:
GICIG

G= Glow plug
I=Injector
C=Common or Negative for the injectors. Do not test the GP's here. USe a block ground.