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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Alta
So...I've been lucky with either ??? What's the recomended replacement product?
on a diesel the replacement product would be to figure out why the truck won't start on it's own power. you should not use starting fluid on diesels at all unless it's an absolute emergency.. on a diesel with glowplugs turn the key on and let the glow plugs cycle until they turn off. then give it a little spray on the filter and start it.. EMERGENCY ONLY!!!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Alta
So...I've been lucky with either ??? What's the recomended replacement product?
You were VERY lucky with the ether because your GP's were not functioning at all.
If you find a need to use it, Wait for 4-5 minutes after the key has been turned 'on'
The GP's can burn for 2 minutes even after the WTS light goes out. Wait a couple minutes more to let them cool down.
Then shoot the ether and fire it up.

GPR:

The first (Stancor) in the list below is the best choice. Look here for more info:
Welcome to guzzle's Stancor GPR replacement Mod Web Page
It shows the newer body style, it's basically the same.

Glow Plug Relay
  • (Allied Electronics) 576-1078 (Stancor Heavy Duty 586-902)
  • (Autozone) MR99
  • (Ford) F7TZ-12B533-CA (94-96 with pigtail)
  • (Ford) F81Z-12B533-AC? (96-early 2000 w/o pigtail)
  • (International) 1807230C2
  • (International) 1826634C94
  • (Napa) GPR-109
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Talked to an old diesel guy and he said he always uses WD-40 with great success. Never ever use Ether !!!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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i always use ether on my IH 1206, but it doesn't have GP and even when its plugged in if its less than 0* it has a hard time starting.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
You were VERY lucky with the ether because your GP's were not functioning at all.
If you find a need to use it, Wait for 4-5 minutes after the key has been turned 'on'
The GP's can burn for 2 minutes even after the WTS light goes out. Wait a couple minutes more to let them cool down.
Then shoot the ether and fire it up.

GPR:

The first (Stancor) in the list below is the best choice. Look here for more info:
Welcome to guzzle's Stancor GPR replacement Mod Web Page
It shows the newer body style, it's basically the same.

Glow Plug Relay
  • (Allied Electronics) 576-1078 (Stancor Heavy Duty 586-902)
  • (Autozone) MR99
  • (Ford) F7TZ-12B533-CA (94-96 with pigtail)
  • (Ford) F81Z-12B533-AC? (96-early 2000 w/o pigtail)
  • (International) 1807230C2
  • (International) 1826634C94
  • (Napa) GPR-109

I dunno about that...I'll be gettin' the 903 when I need to replace mine...something about 12volt compared to 15 Volt on a 14 Volt system...your mileage could vary...))


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