Reinstalling used spark plug
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06-30-2021 | 01:06 PM
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#12
06-30-2021 | 03:00 PM
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You were told how to tighten the spark plugs the correct way, and you are pissing and moaning that no one will tell you some shade tree method.
Stop by a lawnmower shop and ask the kid in the back how to install a spark plug.
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06-30-2021 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Trex
Google? What are these forums for? If it's to tuff to answer a question why bother? I don't know why I bother any more with forums.I don't want to use a torque wrench so how much of a turn after it is seated., if that's too much forget it.
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06-30-2021 | 06:29 PM
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From the manual - Apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE to the spark plug threads. Install and tighten to 12-18 ft-lbs.
Quote from NGK "Anti-seize can act as a lubricant, altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage and/or metal shell stretch. ... Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs."
The HD manual will take into account the lubricating properties of anti seize. Use HD plugs and you should be good to go!
Quote from NGK "Anti-seize can act as a lubricant, altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage and/or metal shell stretch. ... Do not use anti-seize or lubricant on NGK spark plugs."
The HD manual will take into account the lubricating properties of anti seize. Use HD plugs and you should be good to go!
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06-30-2021 | 06:43 PM
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Yeah but you didn't tell him how far to turn them once they're finger tight......
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07-01-2021 | 12:19 PM
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07-01-2021 | 01:12 PM
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#18
07-01-2021 | 02:21 PM
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Sorry 60Gunner, that was sarcasm aimed at the OP. Thanks for standing up with an answer though. The OP Trex just doesn't want to accept anyone's answer that really trying to help.
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07-01-2021 | 02:30 PM
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What? The answer to your question? Yeah, you'll get some ribbing but for the most part there were some decent answers. This forum has for the most part some very intelligent and experienced people. Some actually work (or worked) on Harley's for a living. Next I suppose you'll want to know how to "feel" the correct tire pressure.
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#20
07-01-2021 | 02:33 PM
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Your question had no answer that would of yielded the correct result.
So screw your spark plugs 180° after finger tight and then come back and tell us how you were broke something and it is all our faults. Or do it 1/8th of a turn with the possible result of having a plug blow out.