Need torque specs.............

tacbear · 07-02-2005, 01:43 PM

for spark plugs in a mod motor (4.6 SOHC). I don't want to have spark plugs shooting out after I change them.

Wicked · 07-02-2005, 02:27 PM

Hang on, I'll check.

My Ford Service CD says 13 lb-ft....sounds kinda low to me.

tacbear · 07-02-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked

Hang on, I'll check.

My Ford Service CD says 13 lb-ft....sounds kinda low to me.

Actually that sounds about right. are there any special instructions (anti-seize, install on cold engine,etc.)?

Wicked · 07-02-2005, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacbear

Actually that sounds about right. are there any special instructions (anti-seize, install on cold engine,etc.)?

I checked again and No they don't say anything special. "Installation is reverse of removal". I use a little anti-seize on mine.

Craig K. · 07-02-2005, 10:02 PM

You should always (IMO) use anti-seize on plugs that go into aluminum heads, prevents head-aches later on.

tacbear · 07-02-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig K.

You should always (IMO) use anti-seize on plugs that go into aluminum heads, prevents head-aches later on.

Scothew · 07-05-2005, 07:05 AM

di-electric grease on the ends of the spark plug boots is about all you need to do other than the anti-seize.

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