never seize on glowplugs

[rsh4364]

would putting never seize on glowplug threads affect glowplug performance?Maybe eliminating a good ground to head?My 60Gs dont do as well as the autolite 1112s i pulled out,but i did put neverseize on 60g threads..

 

[Tow4]

It doesn't affect spark plugs. I would think it wouldn't be a problem.

 

[chevyCUCV]

Are you using a stock controller?

 

[ARYankee]

I used it on my Bosch glow plugs and haven't had any problems.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Never-Seize has little metallic particles in it, I doubt it would create a continuity problem. Sure would make it easy to get them back out though.

 

[MakersTeleMark]

I always put a small dab spread evenly on the threads. Works great. Just keep those threads clean.

 

[scottladdy]

Spark plugs fire at tens of thousands of volts. Your glow plugs operate at 12-15 volts or thereabouts. Just a small difference here

Most silver anti-sieze compounds actually have tiny glass beads suspended in a form of grease. Most people use far too much.

To be certain you haven't introduced an issue, break out the ohmmeter and test the resistance of each plug. If out of spec., they are either bad or the AS is causing an issue.

Please let us know what you find ...

 

[timarr]

I use it on both trucks and the injectors as well!

 

[Floridianson]

break out the ohmmeter and test the resistance of each plug.

To check my glow plugs I use a test light with alagator clip on Positive battery then touch the tip lead on the GP and if it lights it stayes where it is.
LOL

 

[scottladdy]

Glow Plug Test / Check Procedure

To check my glow plugs I use a test light with alagator clip on Positive battery then touch the tip lead on the GP and if it lights it stayes where it is. LOL

Thanks Floridianson. I know what you describe is a popular test procedure. I do have a concern with it though.

From the -20, Semi Annual Electrical Wiring Check

"a. Disconnect each glow plug lead and check for resistance between glow plug terminal and ground. Resistance should be 1-3 ohms. Check glow plugs for looseness or damage. Tighten glowplugs to 10 ft-lbs (14 N.m)."
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Curious to understand, how would one determine a GP with low or moderately high resistance if only a test light were used? It is my understanding these could be indications of a failed plug or one getting ready to fail.

 

[TMNT]

What about copper grease? It withstands very high temperatures (900 degrees C), and it's conductive. I use it as anti-seize on threaded hardware and as an anti-corrosive on electrical connections. I've not had a problem with it over many years of use.

 

[dependable]

Have always used copper based anti-seize (Permatex 31163 is the part number for 1 pound container w brush) on most things that does not call for thread lock. Not that the aluminum stuff is bad. The copper is better but costs more. Using anti-seize makes sence when you take it apart a few years later, as the repair goes that much smoother. Once I ended up buying an truck I had once worked on from a 3rd party, I was glad I had been the previous mechanic.

 

[Flingarrows]

I use permatex anti seize with no issues