[AT] Old Spark plug / Glow Plug help needed

[Ralph Goff]

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From: "Chris C" <jdnutinwa at yahoo.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 5:08 PM
Subject: [AT] Old Spark plug / Glow Plug help needed


>
> I have an Allis Chalmers 190XT Diesel that has an Autolite PW12-3 12 volt 
> 'manifold heater' that I need to replace. Autolite has not made one of 
> these critters for about 10 years now.
>
>   This is a pre-heater that heats an aproximately 3" electrode that 
> protrudes into the intake manifold to assist in starting.  No fuel is 
> added to the plug so it is not the style that builds a little fire in the 
> intake like a lot of pre-heaters do.
>
>   Anway, I need one. I am hoping some of you old spark plug guys can help 
> me out.
>
>             Chris

Thats the same style of manifold heater that the 30 series Case tractors 
had. Mine on the 730 diesel works well for cold starting (but don't use 
ether with it). I haven't tried to buy a new one lately so not sure if they 
are available anymore. Might be worth checking out CNH parts.

Ralph in Sask.