Re: T-stat & spark plug upgrade/install

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Tue Jul 18 2000 - 12:00:33 EDT


At 10:44 AM 7/18/00 -0400, you wrote:
> <snip> Is there going to be gasket debris that I'll need to scrape
>off...I only have 8,000 miles on my D?

Yes. Have a new gasket ready.

>Plugs: I'm replacing the stock plugs with Autolite 3923's.
>I also picked up some dielectric grease. How much dielectric grease
>should I use, if any, when putting the stock wire boots back on the
>plugs.

I use it liberally. Also put some inside the rubber boots so they
pull off easier the next time.

>Also, for those that use Autolites with the stock ignition, what
>gap are you using? Are you using the gasket that comes with the plug?

With the stock ignition, I gap at .035 for performance (track) reasons
and I use the gaskets that come with the plugs.

>I want to do a complete ignition upgrade, but want to see what the 3923's
>will do for me by themselves first. I'm going to Milan dragway tomorrow,
>that's why I want to make sure I have everything correct, since I won't have
>time before racing. Chuck

Good luck ... hope you get into the 15s.

Bob



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