Chuga-Chuga-Chuga problem (Glow Plugs?)

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Oct 2, 2009 | 04:56 PM

jkidd_39

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Chuga-Chuga-Chuga problem (Glow Plugs?)

It's getting colder and when I start my truck and it's cold my truck will stumble for a few seconds and it is progressivly getting worse.

Could it be time for new glow plugs? Or GPR?

I have never done GP's before.. so 250k on this set...

Oct 2, 2009 | 06:02 PM

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I would start by getting a stancor model 586-902 from mouser.com. I put one of those on my truck, and the rest of the 7.3s people have at my shop. No trouble with them, been a few years, and couple of 10,000's of miles on them. I would start there. Then report back!

EDIT: I had over 200k on mine when I replace them (same time as injectors) And the only reason I did, was because I was under the valvecovers anyways.

Oct 2, 2009 | 06:17 PM

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DangAndrew, we should have done yours at RRW!

Oct 2, 2009 | 06:21 PM

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Oct 2, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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I used this info. This is a nice relay
Welcome to guzzle's Stancor GPR replacement Mod Web Page

Oct 2, 2009 | 08:36 PM

Sparkplugless

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I tried glow plugs and the Stancor GPR for my romps, fresh oil made the biggest difference. Or is your problem something other than that? Are you using synthetic oil?

Just some thoughts from a rookie

Oct 3, 2009 | 06:48 PM

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That is a soon to come fix. I dont quite think its cold enough yet for the oil to be a concern. But soon enough unfortunately, it will be cold enough!

Oct 3, 2009 | 08:11 PM

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Jump the 2 large posts on the GPR. If she starts with no problem then it is the GPR if not then start looking at the GP's

Oct 4, 2009 | 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAlsPSD

Cold enough? It was 38* this morning! LOL I guess it depends on where you live jk

Im in pennsylvania, and lately we have been seeing hi 30s, low 40s over night. While cold to us, the trucks will still start pretty good on conventional 15w-40 oil. IMO, its not till 20, and below But thats my oppinion.