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Old 10-16-2005, 06:28 PM
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Never Touch Hot Diesel Glow Plugs!!!

While diagnosing the glow plug system, do NOT touch any part of a hot glow plug.

Heating the air to a minimum starting temperature of 850°C is critical for diesel engine start-up.

Glow plugs run 1000° - 1300°C = "2372° Fahrenheit" optimal temperature range.

Touching the glow plug wire nut can cause severe burns, especially if there is a fault causing it to overheat.
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