What size socket do you need to change a glow plug?
What size socket do you need to change a glow plug?
5855 Universal Joint Glow Plug Socket 3/8″D 10mm. This specially designed socket has a universal joint for easy replacement and removal of glow plugs. 3/8″ Drive.
Do 7.3 have glow plugs?
The glow plugs on a 7.3L Power Stroke are located beneath the valve covers and just beside each individual fuel injector. Before replacing the glow plugs verify that the problem is not related to a glow plug relay or high pressure oil problem.
What tools are needed to change glow plugs?
To change your glow plugs, you will need:
- Manual torque wrench/socket wrench and ratchet.
- Pliers.
- Screwdriver.
- Glow plug reamer.
- Replacement glow plugs.
Can you replace glow plugs?
Glow plugs wear out with age, and cold weather causes them to deteriorate more quickly than they would in warm weather. Because of this, it’s important to regularly service your glow plugs and replace them when they are damaged.
Should you use anti seize on glow plugs?
Winter months are a perfect time to examine your customer’s glow plugs. When replacing a glow plug, ensure that the thread within the cylinder head is clean. Lightly coat the glow plug thread only with a nickel-loaded anti-seize grease.
What is the best glow plug remover?
OTC’s Glow Plug Remover Set allows you to safely and efficiently remove swollen glow plugs from many import and domestic diesel engines without damage. Versatile set includes 10 mm and 12 mm split nuts, three spacers (3/16, 1/4, and 5/16 inch thick), plastic storage/organizer case, and instructions.
How to remove glow plug from fuel injector?
12) Loosen the glow plugs with a 10mm deep socket and an extension. I could only back the glow plogs out so far before the top of the socket hit the fuel injector. 13) Turn the glow plug all the way out using a piece of hose. Just slide a piece of 3/8″ ID hose over the top of the glow plug and use this to turn the glow plug out.
How do I change the glow plugs?
Just slide a piece of 3/8″ ID hose over the top of the glow plug and use this to turn the glow plug out. It unscrews very easily. 14) Install new glow plugs. Use the same piece of 3/8″ ID hose, slipped over the glow plug, to turn screw the new glow plug in. Finish tightening the glow plugs with a torque wrench and a 10mm deep well socket.
How do you tighten glow plugs on a lawn mower?
Use the same piece of 3/8″ ID hose, slipped over the glow plug, to turn screw the new glow plug in. Finish tightening the glow plugs with a torque wrench and a 10mm deep well socket. They need to be tightened to 168 inch pounds (14 foot pounds) using a 10mm deep socket.
