Glow Plug ID
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Glow Plug ID
Is there any way of telling which glow plugs I have by pulling one and looking? I bought this truck back in May and the seller told me it had new plugs but I don't want to get a nasty surprise in the middle of winter and discover I have substandard Plugs!
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The exact location varies a bit, but it will be stamped in the metal barrell, probably between the hex and the shoulder where it screws into the head.
May take a wire brush application before you can read it.
May take a wire brush application before you can read it.
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Thanks for the advice. Ive been reading through old threads about glow plugs and not liking what I have been hearing about autolites. I just want to make sure what I have so I can change them out while its still comfortable temps to work on a motor. Any links to where I can get Motorcraft or similar reliable glow plugs? My truck has already been converted to a manual setup.
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RockAuto.com has the best deal on Motorcraft/Beru ZD1A Glow Plugs at this time.
You would be wise to check ... I had Bosch Glow Plugs in my '86, now it's out of the truck waiting for me to heal so I can pull the heads.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
You would be wise to check ... I had Bosch Glow Plugs in my '86, now it's out of the truck waiting for me to heal so I can pull the heads.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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RockAuto.com has the best deal on Motorcraft/Beru ZD1A Glow Plugs at this time.
You would be wise to check ... I had Bosch Glow Plugs in my '86, now it's out of the truck waiting for me to heal so I can pull the heads.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
You would be wise to check ... I had Bosch Glow Plugs in my '86, now it's out of the truck waiting for me to heal so I can pull the heads.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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Thats a real surprise to me. I thought Bosch were quality. Sorry to hear of your woes. Perhapps I will be joining you when I take out my first and discover its not a Motorcraft
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It would be wise to place the piston at TDC on the cylinder you are removing the GP from ... this will prevent the tip from falling into the cylinder if it's swelled and breaks off, some have been successful at vacuuming them out then ... If they fall into the cylinder, you'll be pulling heads!
Might want to read this: Glow plug removal article
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fh : )_~
Might want to read this: Glow plug removal article
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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It would be wise to place the piston at TDC on the cylinder you are removing the GP from ... this will prevent the tip from falling into the cylinder if it's swelled and breaks off, some have been successful at vacuuming them out then ... If they fall into the cylinder, you'll be pulling heads!
Might want to read this: Glow plug removal article
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Might want to read this: Glow plug removal article
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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