I'm not sure how well platinums work with the older engine design.
Also, I think I'd get the bad boot fixed/replaced somehow before
continuing on the ping fix - that could be the cause of the noise.
"glogg@en.com" wrote:
>
> Well I ran into a little problem today while changing the plugs. I couldn't
> find regular AutoLite 3923's, but I did find the regular platinum ones AP
> 3923. While changing the plugs, I must have messed up one of the boots,
> cause I opened it up tonight and I could see it the spark through the boot.
> So I am guessing I need to change this boot. Can I just get a new boot or
> do I need to get a whole new set of wires? Also another question I had is,
> my truck didn't really ping all that much with the stock Champion plugs in
> it, but with these AutoLite's it is pinging like a mother. Maybe I
> shouldn't even be running the platinums? I did get the stock AutoLite
> replacement plugs and I may just put those back in, or maybe I should also
> install the 180 t-stat I got and see if that helps. Any suggestions? thanks
> in advance.
>
> -Matt Grose
> 97 RC 4x4 V6 Sport
> South Euclid, OH
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