Craigslist fail. IP = Glow plug distributor

[whiteboyslo]

So, apparently, we've all been using the wrong terminology for the IP.....

"Glow plug distributor for a Ford truck diesel 6.9 or 7.3"

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/5145689090.html

Mike

 

[KZF250]

Why do you think they call it Dope???

 

[riotwarrior]

Stop HUFFING dude...

 

[Agnem]

Thanks for the education. I'll be sure to understand a phone call now from someone wanting one of those.

 

[IDIoit]

i can see someone calling it a "fuel distributor"
but what the hell, glow plugs???

 

[smolkin]

Dunno guys, after a quick search I can't find a single other GPD anywhere, if these are the only ones left $250 is a steal...better jump on it!





serious edit:

Before I understood how compression ignition worked, I was confused about glow plugs and what purpose they served. To those coming from a gasser-only background, it makes sense that they might be analagous to spark plugs. Ironically, what made it "click" for me was an old S10 with a stripped distributer hold-down screw that ran about the same (crappily) whether the ignition was on or off...and I realized that spark plugs aren't essential for some engines...

 

[ToughOldFord]

I'll add that to my list of things I'd never have known if it hadn't been for the internet.