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Originally Posted by Diesel911
If it is the threads that are squeaking a shot of penetrating Oil ought to stop the squeaking.
If it is the Tip that is squeaking then the Glow Plug holes should be reamed or otherwise cleaned out.
If you installed Autolite Glow Plugs (I did that) in as little as 6 months I remove them and found 2 of them were squeaking but it was because on those 2 the tips of the Glow Plugs had swollen and took considerable force and a Vice Grips to yank them out.
If you put some Never-seez type compound on the Glow Plug Threads (also good on the Injector Threads) when you install them they will not squeak the next time they are removed.
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Thank you so very much for the reply!
There was only light carbon on two out of three, and the one not positive. Most likely the wetness was the penetrant and the squeaking was the metal on metal.
Good to know to stay away from Autolight! I used and will only use Beru!
I was concerned about too much thickness causing a grounding issue. I used A.T.F. and plan on removing them next Fall in preparation for winter.
So, still clacky, but less. I also adjusted the arc and injection pump throttle linkages, and now have a scalded kitten!
Idle between these two means now about 900R.P.M., so will turn in the pump rod a tad. The only reason I adjusted as didn't feel right compared before taking apart the linkage to gain access to the glow plugs. Guess soggy is the best way to describe the feeling.