Dodged a bullet

I just got done putting new glow plugs in one of my 1008's and of course the one hardest to get to was swelled up like a mushroom. I used the visegrips and after bout 30 minutes it came out. Did not break off !! It was the Wellman brand. Are they known for swelling ?

Even glow plugs that aren't supposed to swell can. Kind of like the unsinkable ship thing.
Wellmans are one of the better ones not real likely to swell. I usually use AC 60G I have had good luck with them when using a manual glow plug set up. I have also had good luck with the OTC glow plug extractor. Strait even pull. Glad you got yours out.

I 2nd the otc puller in my experience gets it out every time

Hmmm. This mysterious OTC puller? Where can I acquire such a wondrous tool?
(link please)

HardCorps79 said:

Hmmm. This mysterious OTC puller? Where can I acquire such a wondrous tool?
(link please)

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yes what is this tool

Diesel Engine Glow Plug Removal Tool OTC 6005 this is one of the many places that sell this tool, I bought mine from local tool supplier for about 75 bucks

http://cache01.voyageurweb.com/otctools.com/literature/201-1.pdf

a link to show how it works, after buying it I have made a few pullers simalar for friends. it works wonders on a swollen glowplug.

How soon should GP's be changed out to prevent having them swell ???

thats a really hard question with tons of variables, first the type of plug used, then the rest of the glow plug system(its condition) then theres the enviroment you live in. I try to replace all of mine in 2 year intervals. Thou I have a 95 7.3 powerstroke service truck that I just replaced the plugs in they were the original plugs. Every one came out smoothly, just figured I would give the service truck some love before this winter

Tennessee Colonel said:

Regarding swollen glow plugs... A couple of different mechanics each told me to loosen the plug and pull it out until it wedges, then crank the engine over and blow it out...

What the heck! That sounds crazy. I have never tried it. Has anyone else?

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I tried it multiple times... those buggers were just too stubborn to come out. Maybe the ones you have won't be as bad as mine, so its still worth a shot.

Ive seen people do the above mentioned way, by turing the truck over, but I wouldn't recomend it.