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Re: Frozen spark plugs

To: Mike Barron <jmikebarron@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Frozen spark plugs
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@borg.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:46:39 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Adirondack Minerals
References: <20000419135807.48802.qmail@hotmail.com>
Mike,

I always put a dab of axle grease on the threads before i put them in.
This is very important with aluminum heads on my T140V. Never had a plug
seize up.

Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V

Mike Barron wrote:

> Tried to remove and replace the plugs on the "weenie" a few weeks ago
> (TR3) and got two out, and gave up on the other two, and tightened
> them back up.   COULD NOT get them out.   Going to try using WD40 to
> lubricate the threads by loosening, spraying, tightening and
> loosening, and repeating the process until plugs come out.  Question:
> How do I prevent this in the future? (Providing I am successful in
> getting them out this time)


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