Socket size for glow plugs on M 25?

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Capt Hook
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Socket size for glow plugs on M 25?

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Can anyone tell me what size socket I need to remove the glow plugs on a Universal M 25?
Capt Hook
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
Capt Hook
Posts: 357
Joined: Jul 3rd, '15, 21:50
Location: Kumbaya, CD 31, hull no. 73

Re: Socket size for glow plugs on M 25?

Post by Capt Hook »

I found out it’s 12mm and also practically useless.
The glow plugs themselves and the “nuts” that hold the wires on are practically inaccessible.
You almost, and maybe not just almost, have to take the intake manifold and part of the fuel injection system off to get the glow plugs out.
I gave up but at least the engine still starts with the old glow plugs.
Capt Hook
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
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