What’s wrong with my glow plug? (pt 5…)
Posted in glow plugs on February 2nd, 2012 by adminWhat happened to my glow plugs this time? Southwest Diesel has come across another unfortunate glow plug issue.
Cause:
- Excessive terminal-nut tightening torque
- Use of incorrect wrench
Effect:
- Terminal stud shears off, damage to hexagon, short circuit.
Corrective:
- Use appropriate torque wrench
- Torque glow plug according to specifications
- Replace with Bosch quality glow plugs from Southwest Diesel

