Product Description
Shop with Blessed Performance for the DieselSite Bosch Glow Plugs for your 1994-2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke diesel.
Unlike gasoline engines which use a spark plug to ignite an air/fuel mixture, diesel engines rely on the heat of highly-compressed air to ignite a precise amount of fuel to initiate combustion. Heating the air to a minimum starting temperature of 850°C is critical for diesel engine start-up. In low temperatures, factors such as cold intake air and cold cylinder walls hinder the attainment of the necessary starting temperature. In these situations, glow plugs function as an additional heat source to bring the intake air up to the temperature necessary to initiate the combustion cycle.
Bosch’s revolutionary Duraterm® glow plug technology utilizes a self-regulating control system that reduces glow wait time by more than 50%. The patented dual-control regulating and heating coil effectively directs current draw, enabling the glow plug to reach higher temperatures more quickly for faster engine start-up. The regulating coil keeps the heating element within the 1000Ëš – 1100ËšC optimal temperature range, preventing engine damage due to over voltage/overheating.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bosch patented Duraterm technology enables the glow plug to reach higher temperatures quicker for fast engine start-up
- Nickel-plated rolled threads for increased strength and prevent seizure
- Twin Viton® seals Promote longer life by protecting the coils against damage caused by exhaust gases
The following signs could indicate that it’s time to change a vehicle’s glow plugs.
-Vehicle won’t start at all
-Vehicle starts only after excessive cranking
-Excessive cranking can cause the engine oil to be diluted with fuel, which could adversely effect the life of the engine.
-Vehicle idles roughly after initial start-up
-Excessive exhaust emissions after initial start-up.
