Installing plugs...anti sieze?
#1
Installing plugs...anti sieze?
OK...I have ALWAYS used anti-sieze compound (on no-aluminum heads). But in y2kse's write up he said to apply a "thin, and I mean thin" film of it. Reference thread on Spark plugs info
Which brings up the point...how thin is thin? I put "some" on my finger and then roll the plugs threads around my finger until I have "covered" 3/4 of the threads with the goop. To much? Not enough?
Also, applying to much anti sieze does what? Allows plug not be tq'd correctly or back out?
Which brings up the point...how thin is thin? I put "some" on my finger and then roll the plugs threads around my finger until I have "covered" 3/4 of the threads with the goop. To much? Not enough?
Also, applying to much anti sieze does what? Allows plug not be tq'd correctly or back out?
#3
I cant give you a technically answer on this one, I dont use any anti-sieze because I dont have any (crap, i need lock-tite, nm). I wouldnt worry about it. As long as your tightening your plugs down the proper way, the only thing antisieze does its what it says it does, it prevents the parts from siezeing.
#7
OK...
What are the supposed bug-a-boos about anti_sieze?
I have "always" used it and never experienced a percieved problem with it.
Seems like Steve and I use 3/4 thread application treatement....can we get more "fact" as to why people dont use it? If you replace your plugs every 6 months...I could maybe see why...but others?
I have "always" used it and never experienced a percieved problem with it.
Seems like Steve and I use 3/4 thread application treatement....can we get more "fact" as to why people dont use it? If you replace your plugs every 6 months...I could maybe see why...but others?
#8
Originally posted by ejj
I don't use any antisieze, and I also under-torque my plugs. I just put them in, and tighten them as much as I can without a ratchet. Just hand tight using socket extensions.
Never had a problem.
I don't use any antisieze, and I also under-torque my plugs. I just put them in, and tighten them as much as I can without a ratchet. Just hand tight using socket extensions.
Never had a problem.
We're talking about spark plugs, here, Eric, not oil filters.
You might want to reconsider not using a ratchet. A spark plug that isn't seated good and tight conducts heat away from the electrode at a lower rate than a tight plug. For boosted operation where you are running at the ragged edge of detonation/preignition, you want to be sure your plugs aren't turning into hot spots.
#9
Originally posted by Stephen Max
You really don't use a ratchet? You must have the grip of a gorilla.
We're talking about spark plugs, here, Eric, not oil filters.
You might want to reconsider not using a ratchet. A spark plug that isn't seated good and tight conducts heat away from the electrode at a lower rate than a tight plug. For boosted operation where you are running at the ragged edge of detonation/preignition, you want to be sure your plugs aren't turning into hot spots.
You really don't use a ratchet? You must have the grip of a gorilla.
We're talking about spark plugs, here, Eric, not oil filters.
You might want to reconsider not using a ratchet. A spark plug that isn't seated good and tight conducts heat away from the electrode at a lower rate than a tight plug. For boosted operation where you are running at the ragged edge of detonation/preignition, you want to be sure your plugs aren't turning into hot spots.
#10
Originally posted by ejj
Guess it would be a good idea. I figure I can get them to about 15-20ft-lbs, which IIRC isn't far off spec. Typically I need a ratchet to get them back out though.
Guess it would be a good idea. I figure I can get them to about 15-20ft-lbs, which IIRC isn't far off spec. Typically I need a ratchet to get them back out though.
#11
Originally posted by Stephen Max
You can put 15-20 ft-lbs of torque into a socket extension with your bare hand? You're an animal! Or are you using a nut-driver?
You can put 15-20 ft-lbs of torque into a socket extension with your bare hand? You're an animal! Or are you using a nut-driver?
I suppose I should get them a tad tighter.
#14
Originally posted by sryth
I never use the stuff, and I've never had a problem.
I never use the stuff, and I've never had a problem.
#15
I just put a big glop on the threads then I take a terry cloth towel and I use that to spread it around. It puts a thin layer on the threads and it shoves a little bit of it in the inside of the threads.
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