This is a great idea and I will be applying it to my 2000 powerstroke with one variation however. I would use a thermostatic switch (similar to the ones that control electric cooling fans) installed near the thermostat housing to control power to the glow plug relay. This would control it based on engine temperature rather then the ambient air temperature in the engine compartment. But I do thank you for the video! It is a great idea!
i have a 1994 ford f-350 idi 7.3 liter turbo with injector problems and glow plug problems the injector problem is that they leak out the plastic caps for the return fuel and the seals wear out on the injectors and my glow plug problem is that the wait to start light is always on all the time from the time i start it to the time i shut it off what could be the problem and the solution if you have anybody has advice to help e mail me at bobmcinnis83@yahoo.com
You Sir . . . ARE THE MAN!!!! I am from Montana, but am temporarily working in Austin, and have the 7.3L. I am going to take your advice and install the same system you have. I obviously need my glow plugs when I get back to Montana . . . what the hell do I need glow plugs for in Austin!! Every day the temperature starts at 90 degrees and finishes at 100 degrees. You have no idea how much I appreciate your video . . . you opened my eyes!!! Thanks!!
@Begbucks no and for good reason , this truck can and is driven by a dozen or more people . i needed it to work with no "extra" switches i needed to explain .....this did the trick and is idiot proof
If you use Beru/Motorcraft plugs, they won't stick in the head. I pulled out my 20 year old GPs from my 7.3 and they weren't swelled much if any. Certainly no where remotely close to the point of getting stuck in the head. The old plugs look only slightly swelled compared to the new ones. They only reason I put new plugs in was for preventative maintenance. I have 8 good spares now.
This is a cool idea and I'll keep it in mind. I start and stop my 7.3 a fair amount when it's still warm so I wouldn't mind taking a step to be nicer to my glow plugs. Sure as heck don't want to ever lose a tip down into the cylinder. I like switches lights and guages to play with so I might even just use a glow plug circuit disabling switch on the dash. Thanks for the cool video!
I have a glow plug broken off now...after I get it out I'll give this a try.. any thoughts on how to get these out? thanx
mazwt44 6 days ago
Thanks!
XPBPROX 1 month ago
This is a great idea and I will be applying it to my 2000 powerstroke with one variation however. I would use a thermostatic switch (similar to the ones that control electric cooling fans) installed near the thermostat housing to control power to the glow plug relay. This would control it based on engine temperature rather then the ambient air temperature in the engine compartment. But I do thank you for the video! It is a great idea!
kowe69 3 months ago
i have a 1994 ford f-350 idi 7.3 liter turbo with injector problems and glow plug problems the injector problem is that they leak out the plastic caps for the return fuel and the seals wear out on the injectors and my glow plug problem is that the wait to start light is always on all the time from the time i start it to the time i shut it off what could be the problem and the solution if you have anybody has advice to help e mail me at bobmcinnis83@yahoo.com
fordman31255 3 months ago
You Sir . . . ARE THE MAN!!!! I am from Montana, but am temporarily working in Austin, and have the 7.3L. I am going to take your advice and install the same system you have. I obviously need my glow plugs when I get back to Montana . . . what the hell do I need glow plugs for in Austin!! Every day the temperature starts at 90 degrees and finishes at 100 degrees. You have no idea how much I appreciate your video . . . you opened my eyes!!! Thanks!!
UpTick21 4 months ago
Great re-engineering lol, anyway have you considered installing a glow plug override switch ($5 eBay) instead or to complement the thermostat?
Begbucks 7 months ago
@Begbucks no and for good reason , this truck can and is driven by a dozen or more people . i needed it to work with no "extra" switches i needed to explain .....this did the trick and is idiot proof
CactusBobsPlace 7 months ago
@CactusBobsPlace I see
Begbucks 7 months ago
If you use Beru/Motorcraft plugs, they won't stick in the head. I pulled out my 20 year old GPs from my 7.3 and they weren't swelled much if any. Certainly no where remotely close to the point of getting stuck in the head. The old plugs look only slightly swelled compared to the new ones. They only reason I put new plugs in was for preventative maintenance. I have 8 good spares now.
eatont9999 7 months ago
This is a cool idea and I'll keep it in mind. I start and stop my 7.3 a fair amount when it's still warm so I wouldn't mind taking a step to be nicer to my glow plugs. Sure as heck don't want to ever lose a tip down into the cylinder. I like switches lights and guages to play with so I might even just use a glow plug circuit disabling switch on the dash. Thanks for the cool video!
maxhauler 10 months ago