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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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glow plugs

i bought a 91 f250 4x4 7.3 idi i have been having starting problems and discovered a glow plug broken off i was wandering what i would have to do to get it out any help would be appreciated thanks brad.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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First off dont drive the pickup until you get it out. One of the other guys that have this issue chime in soon.....
 
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speedfreak0606,
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.

Where is the glow plug broken off at?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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It is broken off right under the threaded part.
 
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Can you get a bite on it with pliers?

I have seen several posts where people have run or driven the truck till the glow plug tip blew out.

I have also seen posts where someone was lucky enough to get a drill bit to stick in the broken tip, and then spun it out with a drill.

Which cylinder is the broken plug in?
 
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