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Old 04-06-2009, 09:54 AM
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Default when changing spark clubs do you use lock tite
i have heard this is recommend but would like to know if it is really nessacary and if you do this or not,,, oh sorry i have 1994 softail custom w, 14,000 miles upgrade from 1340 to 1450 cc, also would this make any difference in the spark gap
 
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DIELECTRIC grease is what I use for plugs, not loctite.

 
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DO NOT use Loctite on the plugs!
 
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Golf clubs yes, spark clubs no.
 
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Anti seize, no loctite!
 
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You should be using Anti-seize.
 
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Dear god absolutely not!!
 
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+1 on the neverseize!

NO Loctite!

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Definately anti seize and don't put too much on it. Avoid the first couple threads near the tip because it runs down in that area it will crap the plug out.
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