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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Please help. Searched but cannot find the spark plug change DIY info. Not really interested in fancy plugs (good power and decent mpg with stockies) but need to know any intricate details r/t 21st century tech.
Last plugs I changed were on my '64 IHC 345 ci ! ! (kidding)
Any help is appreciated.
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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DIY with pictures: http://www.clubxb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18294
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Now Das wha i'm talkin' 'bout! Thanks Reactor!!
Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Reactor
DIY is missing important info.

-use anti-seize
-torque spark plugs to 14ft-lbs
Old Sep 4, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Don't cheap out on the plugs. The arm and a leg you spend on the iridium plugs is worth it when youndo the math. You wouldn't use the same plugs in your v8 for 60-100,000 miles, would you?

Copper plugs are $8/set
Proper Iridium are $28/set. That's not bad for plugs that last around 5 times longer...
Old Sep 5, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Knowing how to change/check your plugs is very important. Visually inspecting your plugs every now and then to see how your engine is doing is as useful as looking at the dipstick for checking your oil.
Pull them out every now and then to see what condition they are in. It tells you alot about how your engine is doing.

This chart is helpful if you need some idea of what you are looking at:
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/engine/plugs.html
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