Re: [Tigers] Anti-Seize on Spark Plugs

["Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>]

Sounds like there is a need to create a spark plug stretch gauge. :-)  Tom


> Just a caution to all about specific torque figures. The 15 - 20 ft- lb 
> figure in the shop manual is probably a dry torque figure. Anti-sieze on 
> the threads acts as a lubricant. It will result in a considerably tighter 
> actual clamping force (and stress on the plug threads) at a 15-20 ft-lb 
> torque reading than you would have at the same torque and no anti-sieze .
> Gene
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