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Oct 31, 2009 | 11:04 PM

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loweredfourpointsix

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so do you guys think thats why my car read so lean on the dyno? or is it one of those things that doesnt happen gradually?

Oct 31, 2009 | 11:16 PM

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01MGGT

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From: Cleveland, TN

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Originally Posted by cliffyk

"I just throw them in there till there snug. I dont think ive ever checked the torque on a spark plug and ive never had a problem."

"Yeah I am guilty of not using a torque wrench myself. I did notice however, when I changed to NGK plugs the threaded portion of the plug was longer if I remember correctly."

"i have no idea lol. I worked at a marina for 2 years and a boat shop before that and never even touched a torque wrench for spark plugs. I also used to work on small motors like dirtbikes and such. Never had a problem."

You guys will never get near my airplane...

LMAO! funny you say that, I am actual a aircraft maintainer in the Air Force

I turn wrenches on F-16 Falcons. Odd huh. But yeah I use torque wrenches alot more on a fighter jet rather than a spark plug

However even on a fighter jet there are some times when using a torque wrench is impossible. Thank god for safety wire!

Oct 31, 2009 | 11:27 PM

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jvog

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From: PA

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Originally Posted by cliffyk

It's actually my father's in title, but he's 85 and I fly it when I can afford it--it's a Cessna StationAir that he's had for over 25 years--310 HP flat 6, he calls it a 3/4 ton pick-up that flies...

Thats awesome. My dads friend has a late 50s (I think? maybe late 40s) little Piper that I have flown in a couple of times.

Nov 1, 2009 | 06:02 AM

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ESABATM

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Cessna is proud of that A/C. Damn half mil...WOW. Pretty nice airplane

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Nov 1, 2009 | 07:35 AM

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cliffyk

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Originally Posted by ESABATM

Cessna is proud of that A/C. Damn half mil...WOW. Pretty nice airplane

My father's is 25 years old, in great shape but a bit more spartan than what the A/C has become--which makes it jump into the air with just the pilot on board.

I've flown in, and flown, flashier small aircraft but for plain ol' reliability and getting a bunch of people and/or stuff from here to there it can't be beat...

Nov 1, 2009 | 08:11 AM

#26

aode08

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Originally Posted by loweredfourpointsix

so do you guys think thats why my car read so lean on the dyno? or is it one of those things that doesnt happen gradually?

well if it was partially loose ? maybe so.

Nov 1, 2009 | 09:27 PM

#27

loweredfourpointsix

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stay on topic guys

Nov 3, 2009 | 02:36 PM

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ESABATM

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Originally Posted by loweredfourpointsix

stay on topic guys

yes mien fuhrer

Nov 3, 2009 | 03:20 PM

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loweredfourpointsix

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Originally Posted by ESABATM

yes mien fuhrer

if you dont want to help with my question then why are you posting on a thread i posted???

Nov 3, 2009 | 03:22 PM

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loweredfourpointsix

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From: california

btw, i got the car back and they fixed a bunch of other little stuff on it like an o2 sensor and the motor mounts and she feels way better =]

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