I noticed that glow plugs will still work even if they the tips are broken off.

I am worried that the tip is bouncing around inside the engine...

Any thoughts as to regular replacement as a PM measure?

Thanks in advance,
Ed

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Ed
1981 300CD (Benzina)
1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles!
1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido)
1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine!
1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!)
1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!)
1977 Suzuki GS750B
1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold)
1991 Suzuki GSX1100G (Shafty Gixser)
1981 Yamaha VX920RH (Euro "Virago")
Solex Moped
1975 Dodge P/U camper


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Ed,Yes, Replace them JUST before they break, LOL.

dont worry about it any small bits would get blown out of the exaust.

I think on larger pieces that broke off the problem would be that they would block one or more burner bores at the bottom of the firing duct, messing with your spray pattern.

TX bill

Thanks for the thoughts on glow plugs. I was worried with one with the tip broken off and missing. Still seems to work though...

I really like your temp/time bar on your window, Neato.

Does this read the current condition when I access your window? Or does it record the conditions when you send your answer?

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Ed
1981 300CD (Benzina)
1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles!
1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido)
1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine!
1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!)
1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!)
1977 Suzuki GS750B
1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold)
1991 Suzuki GSX1100G (Shafty Gixser)
1981 Yamaha VX920RH (Euro "Virago")
Solex Moped
1975 Dodge P/U camper


"Time spent in the company of a cat, a beer, and this forum, is not time wasted!"

The time is off because Bill is using 1157 bulbs to light the display. Oem bulbs would keep the correct time.