Re: [MV] CUCV Glow Plugs

From: JEFF HAIN-MATSON (flmv@flmv.net)
Date: Mon Feb 21 2005 - 07:50:01 PST


Ted Hintopoulos wrote:

> At 07:53 02/21/05 -0600, Sonny Heath wrote:
> >You will no doubt get some flak from that post, or I would at least. lol
> >Sonny
>
> Guess I might, though that wasn't my intention.
> Just contributing to the list.
> I really don't expect anyone to agree with me.

I agree, been using HUMV plugs in my personal CUCV'S for years. seems to end
all swollen glow plug problems from over voltage!! Quick and dirty but it
works. I make a short (1") adapter harness so it can be put back with no
problem if somebody else wants to.

The other thing to understated is that ALL glow plugs have a shelf life. The
problem being that they suck up moisture and that causes them to short out.
Not a problem in an engine, but loose on the shelf.... This is why the HUMV
plugs now come sealed in packs of 8 instead of loose like they used to! This
is according to a glow plug manufacture who was explaining various problems
with the CUCV plugs to me a while back.

jeff

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