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ogreene
May 20, 2008, 09:27 AM
I have a F35o Diesel engine will not start, could be the glow plug ,It turn over good what do you think. Once I get it started , it starts right up
Otis

TxGreaseMonkey
May 20, 2008, 09:36 AM
Yes, it could be. First, ensure both batteries are fully charged and that battery terminals and cable connections are clean.

Here's how to change the glow plugs:

With the engine "stone cold," disconnect batteries, remove valve cover, disconnect glow plug connector, remove glow plug with a 10 mm deep socket, install new glow plug (torque to 13 ft.-lbs.), and reattach connector. After finishing the remaining 3 glow plugs on that bank, clean valve cover, install new gasket, and reinstall valve cover (torque to 97 in.-lbs.). Do the same thing for the other bank of glow plugs and reconnect batteries. Not a difficult job--should take several hours