I always thought that over tightening spark plugs (especially by a 900 lb.
gorilla) was not a good thing because it would alter the original gap
setting on the plugs. Or am I wrong?
Jay
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Herrin <therrin@isaac.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Removing Spark plugs Tonight..HELP!!!!!!
>"David A" <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>Ok..i'm outside working on my Dak.I have the restrictive air box removed
to
>>make it easier to ger at the right side plugs.I have good sockets &
>>ratchets.Unless i am not using enough force to break them free in the
>>block,THEY AREN'T COMING LOOSE!!
>
>That's because the plugs are installed by a 900 pound gorilla at the
>end of the assembly line. I toured the Warren assembly plant in June,
>and believe me, that gorilla is something to see. Just don't get too
>close. One guy did, it wasn't pretty. Anyway, the thing to do is get
>a really long breaker bar, mine was about two foot, get out on the
>end, and give it all you got. If the bar is long enough, and you're
>strong enough, the plug will come loose with the sound of a gunshot.
>After you recover from the shock induced by the high volume of torque
>required, proceed to the next plug and repeat until done.
>
>Terry Herrin
>99 FR CC RT
>14.769 @ 91.43
>Wilmington, NC
>Dakota R/T Club, Executive Board, SE Region
>http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html
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