I must say I've never had this problem with my Rover-engined Morgan +8 (16
years now). I coat the threads lightly with copper-based anti-seize and
torque to 20 pounds ONLY! It's funny though, this past weekend at Summit
Point, a +8 owner came up to me and also asked about loose plugs. If you
find out what is causing it, let me know so I can let her know!
Cheers, Craig Seibert 1968 Morgan +8 car no. 611 "Duff Morgan
Racing"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of The Becketts
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 8:23 PM
To: John Wheat; tr8@mercury.lcs.mit.edu; buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Loose plugs ...
I've had the same problem a few times. I've assumed it was because I hadn't
tightened them. I've never had the problem with my alloy -head Hillman
Hunter.
Ron Beckett
John Wheat wrote
> Twice now (several months apart) i've found all my spark plugs to
> be loose. Is this a known problem with the Rover V8?
>I don't use a torque wrench to set them, I just tighten them the
> same as any other engine, but i've never had this happen before.
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