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Old May 14, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Do I torque the plugs with or without anti sieze and what is the torque rating? Also what's the gap suppose to be on the plugs?
Old May 14, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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I gapped my plugs at .54. I just snug the plug down till you get a little pinky flex ,but dont get crazy. You can use anti sieze if you like sometimes it helps but I haven't had any problems . I only use it on exhaust bolts ...... Just take your time and thread the plug in by hand with extension and socket till snug then use ratchet to tighten. Keep you from cross threading. Good luck
Old May 15, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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11-13ftlbs is torque specs on the plugs. I used a little anti seize on the threads and dielectric grease on the end.
Old May 15, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by supersnake67
I gapped my plugs at .54. I just snug the plug down till you get a little pinky flex ,but dont get crazy. You can use anti sieze if you like sometimes it helps but I haven't had any problems . I only use it on exhaust bolts ...... Just take your time and thread the plug in by hand with extension and socket till snug then use ratchet to tighten. Keep you from cross threading. Good luck
almost 9/16" gap seems excessive..... maybe you mean .052"
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cliffyk
What MY is your Mustang, how many miles on it?
200k+ engine has over 30k
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