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ken cryder
10-14-2002, 11:10 PM
hello
getting ready to change my spark plugs should i use a antiseize compound on the threads or put them in dry ? just don't want them to be a nightmare to get back out the next time they are changed. also what are the toque specs on the plugs for a 99L?
thanks for any info
ken
curtis75051
10-14-2002, 11:30 PM
I put mine on dry. hardest install I did.:banana:
L8 APEX
10-15-2002, 12:10 AM
No goop, and pretty snug. There are so many angle and swivels a torque reading is not accurate
Mark #2
10-15-2002, 03:25 PM
You can torque them, no angles or swivels required for the plugs, 160 in-lbs.

Regards,
Mr Newton-Meter.
ken cryder
10-15-2002, 10:24 PM
thanks
i got a new cornwell spark plug socket today like the one JDM was using . now if i could just do it in twice the time it took them at ffw LOL that guy was fast.
again thanks

ken
Sixpipes
10-15-2002, 10:32 PM
Originally posted by HIHOAG
You can torque them, no angles or swivels required for the plugs, 160 in-lbs.

Regards,
Mr Newton-Meter.
That would be 13.3333 ft/lbs. :cool:
wesman
10-15-2002, 11:51 PM
Originally posted by ken cryder
thanks
i got a new cornwell spark plug socket today like the one JDM was using . now if i could just do it in twice the time it took them at ffw LOL that guy was fast.
again thanks

ken

Where did you get this ? Have any pics ?

--wes
ken cryder
10-16-2002, 09:47 AM
hello wes

i got the socket from a cornwell dealer . i just happened to be at a freinds shop when the cornwell guy came by.
the socket looks just like the one JDM uses. it cost $30.00
ken
Tony2000
10-16-2002, 11:11 AM
I just bought one from snap-on for about $55, Mac has them for about $50, Matco for $35 and cornwell for $30 they all do the same thing it's just personal preference and conviniance with the tool truck.
wesman
10-16-2002, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by Tony2000
I just bought one from snap-on for about $55, Mac has them for about $50, Matco for $35 and cornwell for $30 they all do the same thing it's just personal preference and conviniance with the tool truck.

The problem is those damn trucks keep moving....that's why I like Sears and Craftsman tools...they stay in one place :)

Anyone have a pic of it so I can see if Craftsman makes anything similar?


--wes
ken cryder
10-20-2002, 12:19 AM
need input
as some of you know i run that terrible gas [nitrous] on my truck . would indexing my plugs give me any benifits ?
i am running NGK TR6 plugs
L8 APEX
10-20-2002, 12:30 AM
I think the gains would be negligable for the effort. They are taper seat plugs not sure what kind of indexing washers they would take. If I remmber correctly the chamber design centers the plug pretty well. The coil per cylinder technology delivers plenty of spark energy also. let me know what you decide:tu:
http://www.f150online.com/galleries/images/209-608-6059.jpg
How's that for a quick response :D
ken cryder
10-20-2002, 10:00 PM
your tops in my book
thanks for the info and the pics .
like they say a picture is worth a thousand words
ken
Silver_2000
10-20-2002, 10:38 PM
http://www.svtlightnings.com/svt/how-to/sparkplugs/plugtools.jpg
Badcarma
10-22-2002, 03:51 AM
Did my first plug change-out last night in 2.5 hours!!:banana: The last plug on the passenger side is a burger, but I got it's number now. Just got to remember to rehook the mass air back up when your done....:d