Non swelling glow plugs no longer available

[DocThrock]

According to Kascar there aren't glow plugs any more that are marketed as non-swelling. Perhaps this is old news or wrong, but as a newbie to diesels, I thought I'd try to save some poor sole reading through old threads and then searching for them. Perhaps there are less swelling brands. I would welcome reviews and recommendations.

As a side note you evidently can't trust Kascar's inventory count on their website, they are short term out of glow plugs. Hopefully my order will ship early next week.

 

[xmiltm998]

from past experience and headache, make sure you put some never seize on the threads.

 

[dependable]

You want the ACDELCO 60Gs.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...diesel,1053021,ignition,diesel+glow+plug,7152

 

[papakb]

The 60Gs require a connector change from round bullet to blade. I just Googled non swelling glow plugs and there are several sites that offer them. Amazon has Wellman direct replacements with bullet pins available and might be the fastest way to get some if you need them right away, and they're not outrageously priced.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

You want the ACDELCO 60Gs.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...diesel,1053021,ignition,diesel+glow+plug,7152

No...you want AC15G's, thats what Kascar was rebranding years ago. AC15's are no longer mfg'd.
AC60G is for Hummer H1 or civilian trucks, the 60G has a blade tip, no the Bullet tip HMMWV's need.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

60Gs are 12v as well. Good for a CUCV not so good for a HMMWV.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

And let me add.p, I've been using Kascar plugs for years, as well as AC15G's...they too will burst and swell.
i use military issue plugs....

 

[Milcommoguy]

Just went down his road... again. One year ago, E Site purchase at 70 bucks for AC-15G's for the HumV, 24V. Figured it should be good product as I use the AC-60G's 12V from the "Zone" in all the CUCV's and never had a bad one in years of service NEVER. I always check them on the bench. The E Site AC-15G's resistance in the ball park, 3.3 Ohms. Hit them with 24V red hot in 9 seconds @ 7.27 Amps. They were packaged in the little plan white boxes. Visual inspection to me looked a little funky with poor machine work and markings. Benched OK so put them it. A year later I begin to notice harder starting and less and less voltage drop on the dash voltmeter when cycling. BIG clue here.

The way I check them in truck, is to use my Fluke DC amp probe. Clamp it around the GP lead. A quick toggle to "RUN" measure the current and get off the switch with a helper. Go to the next one. Quick and easy. Six were open circuits, poof, blown.

Lucky me they all came out with no issues. Never had this type of failures and question the market with "import - knock off" Just installed some Diesel rx GP's. On the bench, 2.3 Ohms per plug and a bit higher current @ 10 amps. quicker heat time @ 7 seconds.

Starts right up at 24 degrees outside. All is good.

CAM

 

[LouWon]

Just make certain that they are the Humvee bullet style - 24V, the blade style are not for the Humvee
I also invested in this tool from JJ & A Racing products, makes it easy to pull out the swollen plugs

1 x	GM GLOW PLUG PULLER TOOL GPET-001 http://jjandaracing.com/contents/en-us/d9.html

 

[DocThrock]

Their website site reflects that all of the GPET-001 tools are going to the government, no longer for sale.

Just make certain that they are the Humvee bullet style - 24V, the blade style are not for the Humvee
I also invested in this tool from JJ & A Racing products, makes it easy to pull out the swollen plugs

1 x	GM GLOW PLUG PULLER TOOL GPET-001 http://jjandaracing.com/contents/en-us/d9.html View attachment 710947

 

[LouWon]

Glad I got mine, it's really makes it easy to remove the plugs.
It's a real good tool to have for 100 bucks
Sorry about the bad info

 

[DCIV]

Their add, don't buy cheaper....but um we can't sell you any either. Lol

 

[LouWon]

Found another similar tool
http://leroydiesel.com/products/leroys-glow-plug-removal-tool/

 

[juanprado]

Kascar also has a tool available @ $65

https://real4wd.com/store/Glow-Plug-Removal-Tool

 

[papakb]

Owens Export has been selling them forever too.

http://www.owens-export.com/

Whenever I've used this tool I always put a dab of anti-seize on the threads to keep it from binding. All it takes is a touch of it, it doesn't need to be completely coated. It's also a good idea to put a little anti-seize on the glow plug threads. I'm still using a can of Fel-Pro anti-seize I liberated from the Navy 40 years ago. LOL