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III. Engine Servicing Procedures
Glow Plug Inspection
The following procedure tests the
resistance value of the glow plug.
NOTE:
The test can be performed on or off the
engine.
Total glow plug resistance value should be
£
0.9 ohms.
On engine service:
·
Remove the buss bar from the glow plug.
·
Attach the DVOM red lead to the to the tip of
the glow plug.
·
Attach the DVOM black lead to a good ground
source. Verify the ground integrity by testing it
with the DVOM.
Off engine service:
·
Disconnect and remove glow plug.
·
Place DVOM leads across glow plug (one lead
at each end) to obtain resistance reading.
