Early 6.7 Build Glow plugs

williamallen13 · Aug 23, 2015

I have seen a few discussions on how the early build 6.7's are dropping glow plug pieces into the engine and causing catastrophic damage. Does anyone know if there is a video showing how to replace the glow plugs? I have a 2010 build and I'm going to go ahead and replace them. I also came across this video of a Ford tech stressing the fact that they should be replaced asap.
Also does anyone know which glow plug to use for the early build 6.7's? Mine is a an April 7 2010 build date. The Ford site says a ZD-17 but I read if the part has orange insulator above the hex nut then it's the ZD-18. Maybe someone's replaced them already and knows for sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN8L4ZTGtOs

sledhead_24_7 · Aug 23, 2015

I would imagine all the old part #s have been superseded by the newer version. But your dealer should be able to help with that.

As far as changeling I think it is pretty easy, never done a set but I remember hearing something about it.

jdiesel350 · Aug 25, 2015

I'm in the same boat and wanting to replace mine aswell

jdiesel350 · Aug 25, 2015

If no one offers any r&r advice before I do it ill let you know how it goes lol

sledhead_24_7 · Aug 25, 2015

If I remember right, I think the glow plugs can be undone from lower outside edge of the valve cover/ top of the head.??

williamallen13 · Aug 25, 2015

Look at this and if you do it let me know how it goes. They don't look that hard. The hardest part is accessing them with out busting up my knuckles to bad.

http://powerstrokearmy.com/photopost/data/500/medium/6_7_Ford_exploded_glow_plug_view.jpg

williamallen13 · Aug 25, 2015

This is directions on replacement.

jdiesel350 · Aug 26, 2015

That doesnt look bad I can see the passenger ones easy since I'm missing a certain large component lol where did you get those directions and picture?