Re: [MV] 6.2 Liter woes

From: JEFF HAIN-MATSON (flmv@flmv.net)
Date: Fri Sep 22 2000 - 10:24:00 PDT


snap on pn# S6105A price from the NOVEMBER 1999 price list $16.85ea.
hope this helps.

Joe Boone wrote:

> Jeff: Where might one find a "glow plug socket" you mentioned. I have one stuck glow
> plug to remove, and this sure sounds like the trick.
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
> JEFF HAIN-MATSON wrote:
>
> > I have had a lot of luck using a 3/8" air ratchet, and a glow plug socket (has a
> > gripper for the glow plug).
> > The ratchet will spin the glow plug and let it make it's own threads on the swollen
> > part.
> > Works 98% of the time.
> > Got this tip from a friend of mine who owns a fuel shop!
> >
> > jeff
> >
> > David_Russo@channelhealth.com wrote:
> >
> > > I started changing the glow plugs on my 6.2L diesel M1009.
> > > I got six of the eight to come out. The other two are too far gone to pull out.
> > > How hard should I try to get these? Vice Grips? Hammer? Pry Bar?
> > > Or should I leave them alone and wait until the ends burn off (will that happen
> > > eventually?)
> > > Any advice appreciated, as always....
> > > BTW it starts really well with six new glow plugs, and the ether assist has been
> > > disabled, but it is still summer.....
> > >
> > > Dave Russo
> > >
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