Removing glow plug

Mudball

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L2501 HST 4WD
Aug 3, 2015
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My tractor is a L245F.
The first glow plug and the easiest to get to is bad. The middle is around 2 ohms. I cant get a good reading on the front one. The readings keep jumping around.
So I thought if Im going to replace one then Ill replace all three. I tried to get a standard 12m socket on it then a deep well socket but neither fit correctly.
Is there a special socket or trick to get that front one out without moving the injector line out of the way ?
Thanks
 

Diydave

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L2202 tractor, L185f tractor
Oct 31, 2013
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Most of the tool truck brands, or sears can get you an extra deep 12 mm socket. Or if you have time, but no $, you could cut a deep 12 mm in half, and weld in some pipe stock...:D
 

Mudball

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L2501 HST 4WD
Aug 3, 2015
526
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TN
Thanks for the help.
I thought about cutting the deep socket off part way but then I dont think there would be enough room for a swivel.
Maybe I can figure something out later.
I was hoping someone had removed that front glow plug before without removing the fuel line. Oh well the extra effort should be worth it. Even if I have to move it.
 
Oct 8, 2014
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Craftsman and probably others make these cool open sockets. By this I mean the back end is open and will slide over any length. They are a little clunkier but when you need them you need them.