Thanks. So I shouldn't have any problems than. As far as the cold range
goes, I don't think that's too much of a concern in a where warm weather is
only here two months a year.
-Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [SMTP:bernd@texas.net]
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 10:45 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Autolite #'s?????
>
> The difference between the 5224 and 3923 plug is #1, Heat Range (3923 is
> one
> step colder) and #2, the tip on the 5224 is a "Special Power Tip". (Just
> an
> extended tip...i've watched for any types of problems when running the
> 3923's and haven't found anything yet. The difference between the 3924
> and
> 3923 is the heat range...nothing else. The 3924 is the stock heat range
> and
> the 3923 is one step colder.
>
> - Bernd
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greig, Doug" <douggr@hazelett.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 9:20 AM
> Subject: DML: Autolite #'s?????
>
>
> > I think I thoroughly confused myself this weekend. I went to the parts
> > store to pick up some autolite 3923's for my V6. I didn't see any 3923's
> at
> > all, and when I asked, I was told they didn't have that #, but they had
> > 3924's. Being cautious, I checked the Autolite manual for the correct #
> for
> > my truck. It said #5224 was the # I needed! WTF? I even held the 3924
> next
> > to the 5224. The 5224's were longer, but appeareed to be the same width.
> "So
> > what do I do now?" I asked myself. If I buy the 5224, and they are too
> long,
> > do I take a chance on cracking them on top of a piston? Are the 3924's
> the
> > same as the 3923's? I just didn't know what the difference was between
> them.
> > So I gambled and bought the 3924's and installed them Saturday. I
> compared
> > them too the Bosch +4's I had in there(what a piece of dung!) and they
> > appeared to be the same size(phew!). The truck feels much better. I
> couldn't
> > believe the size difference of the electrodes between the two spark
> plugs.
> > The +4's were so small, I can't believe I trusted them like I did. My
> > question is , why are we using 3924/3's when the book say to use 5224's?
> > What is the difference between the 3923 and the 3924 plug?
> >
> > ps. Dropped the Dak off to have the balljoints done this morning!
> Finally
> > have my baby back tonight!!!!
> >
> > Doug Greig
> > Winooski VT
> > 98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
> > Quick D Intake w/ Homemade Cold Air Dam
> > Mod'd V8 TB
> > Accel Coil/Wires
> > Autolite 3924 plugs
> > IAS Mod
> >
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