of Glow plug tests. with measurements, tip temp reading, durations and failure analysis for all these plugs we keep talking about.


Anyone want to donate a plug to get tested? PM me, I'm not doing anything wild, like pumping 36 volts into one or anything, Just 12v, take tip temp with an IR thermometer from start to finsh, stop watch to measure time to failure or up to 3 minutes, and measure amps and resistance cold and hot.

and I'm not stopping the recording so there is no doubt what I tested.

When I'm done, if I can't get it on youtube, I'll make DVD's and send it to whom ever wants it.

Also, I'll be taking physical dimensions from each and noting special features for reference. I have a digital caliper to measure it with, so I can measure before and after heating to see which ones swell.

I'll need these models to test: in the original packaging.

ACDelco

8G
12G
60G

Autolite:

1106
1107
1108 (this is the only autolite model for the 7.3L)
1109
1110
1112
1115

Bosch:

80024
80034
80036? whatever the model is for 7.3L's (bullet connector.)

Motorcraft/beru

ZD1-A
ZD9

If we all pitch in, I could get this video done over the holidays.

PM me if your interested in this project.

 

Hey yeah me too, someone send me 8 ZD9's and i will test them as well, hahahaha Just kidding, sounds great man. I am not sure the best way to get all of those plugs but i wont be buying them here in canada(pricey). Maybe you can get sponsored from the site?

 

To touch on wreckinballs comments:

I not asking for 8 of anything, 1 of most and maybe 2 for each of the 6v variety.

Does the site have an appetite to help me complete this project? Send a crew down, and we can make a day of testing and documenting these for the forum members.

I got BEER, for those interested in making the hike to central IL.

 

Subscribing

 

Bro i know you dont want eight, i was horsing around asking for 8 of my gp's, hahaha, any takers?

 

send me your paypal address and I will throw a few bucks into it....I am did several tests on the 80034's before I replaced my berus with them... although they didnt get as hot as the zd-9's, they failed the same, and were able to take more voltage at a longer duration. I think it would be very beneficial to have a video & chart of how each plug responds. I know everyone swears by berus, but to be honest I was not totally impressed (but not having to pull the head to remove them was nice)

 

me too.
i am interested in the results.

 

I need donations, gentlemen. Parts or cash ( prefer parts) to get this off the ground.

there are 15 models listed, and I'm adding 2 more, (wellmans, I'm buyin those) at 10 bucks a pop, gets a little pricey.

I've got a good spot in a heated garage to do these tests at my dad's, the wide screen camcorder, and tripod ready to record. I'm going to built a test rack, and go from one to the next until they are all tested.

 

I will buy one.

PM me what type glow plug you want and I will get one next time I am in town.

Give me the address too.

 

That is going to be a very long movie.

 

the sequel will be me painting my truck....titled: "how paint dries"

thats why i want a spreadsheet, duration and voltage to failure, and how they failed (could they be removed or not)

 

No Problem, I can work that up as literature to go with the movie, uh, i mean video

 

I'll send you an 1109. just let me know where to send it.

 

Pm me with some form of payment options as the postage on parts from oz is a touch to much.

 

I now have 4 gp's spoken for.

autolite 1109
AC 12G
AC 8G
Wellman '88's

and i have at least two donations offered that will get at least 3 more gp's

thanks so far!! Let's keep going, almost half way there. 7 out of 16 plugs.