Under the hood has the specs, if you are not running any mods.
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C4i System Engineer
C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Lance Robertson [mailto:lance@robertsonland.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 12:33 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Spark Plug Changing
Ray,
Thanks for the link I will definitely check it out as it has been years
since I've done this and never on the Dak.
I assume the factory gap is in the manual right?
Lance
<raymond.irons@gm.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> >4.7L is the engine I have. I'm not too mechanically inclined but I think
I
> >can change spark plugs. I remember reading on here that they are tight as
> >heck the first time but doable if you are careful and take your time.
>
> >Any ones I should look at?
>
> Lance,
> If you mean which plugs you should look at, Autolite 3923's. Make
> sure you check the plug gap and stick to the factory gap recommendations.
> When you do remove the plugs (one at a time so you can't get the firing
> order messed up) it might be a good idea to go ahead and pull off the heat
> shields. They don't really protect the plug wiring but they sure do get in
> the way when you are trying to get the plugs in and out. As far as other
> little things even the mechanically challenged can do, go to
> www.speedtweaks.net and look at the tips and tricks link, especially the
> budget mods for V6/V8 and initial performance recommendations. Lots of
good
> info there on inexpensive and easy to do things to get more out of your
> Dak. Get out the wrenches, prepare to get dirty, and have some fun.
>
> Ray Irons
> Dover, DE
>
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