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Originally Posted by chev49
What electrical components are inside the engine? All i find is pistons, crank, rods, bearings, etc. however, Am looking for the new electrified one wire connecting rods...
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The T444 engines (as well as the "E" electronic version), and the 6.9 and 7.3 Ford engines all use glow plugs to preheat. Using starting fluid (or, well, anything flammable, really) can lead to unexpected combustion in the intake system, possibly ruining sensors, glow plugs, plastic things, gaskets, and who-knows-what-else.
Other electrical components "inside" the engine are the electronic injectors and associated wiring (under the valve covers on the electronic engines) and various other computer sensors, oil pressure and coolant temperature sensors, cam-position sensor ... you get the idea.
The Cummins 5.9 engines (at least in the Chrysler products) have a small electric grid (looks like window screen material) that serves the preheat function. Similarly, don't use anything as starting fluid, for the same reasons.