The Champions are replaced by the Autolite 5224's. (Are you confused
yet?) ;)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of kwreimer
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 6:55 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: 5224 VS 3923 plugs
Ok i know, thanx for the info, sometimes i drive myself nuts.. I am
going to try the 3923, I believe the champion plugs that came in the
motor are the equivalent to the 3923's??
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 4:08 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: 5224 VS 3923 plugs
> So they're Platinum...no change in design.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of kwreimer
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 5:16 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: 5224 VS 3923 plugs
>
>
> The list for the 4.7 is the AP5224 in the book.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 6:07 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: 5224 VS 3923 plugs
>
>
> >
> > Minor correction:
> >
> > The 5224's are for the V6. On the electrode, the 5224 is a "Special
> > Power Tip" plug and the 3924/3923/3922 is a "Standard Tip". The
> > extended tip (5224) are prone to pinging.
> >
> > Just because the tip design is different, doesn't mean the plug
> > won't work or is the wrong one.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of kwreimer
> > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 5:01 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: 5224 VS 3923 plugs
> >
> >
> > Ok I visited my friends at the parts store today and compared the
> > 3923
>
> > to the 5224 autolites. the 3923 are for the V-6 not the 4.7. the
> > list shows 3924 actually for the V-6. so you men are running a
> > colder plug.
>
> > But the important point i found comparing them is that the 3923
> > threaded portion is slightly shorter in length than the 5224,
> > Meaning if i was to install the 3923 in my 4.7 the plug is actually
> > up inside the plug hole, THUS causing the electrode to not be
> > further down where
>
> > it should be. Would this not cause a problem in the way fuel air is
> > ignited.? I dont want arguments here, I just want to say I disagree
> > in using a plug in a motor in which it is not engineered for. The
> > correct plug for the 4.7 is the AP5224. A=AUTOLITE, P=PLATINUM.
> >
> >
>
>
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