Hi All
I can say that the out a bit back a bit with some release oil trick is good,
this is the first thing we try on our broken screws on die casting dies at
work, these go through roughly the same thermal changes as a spark plug
thread, the suggestion to try with the engine hot is good too, not sure
about the water trick, never seen or heard of that one, I did see a van hit
a deep puddle and hydrolyse! The repair was so expensive the utility company
flogged it as spares! If you chase the threads please grease the chaser /
tap to collect any swarf you may generate.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Barron <jmikebarron@hotmail.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 4:49 PM
Subject: Frozen Sparkplugs
>
> Thanks to all who responded. Summary of responses recommends making
> sure that the plug has 1/2" of threads instead of 3/4", which would
> allow a portion of the threads down into the combusion chamber where
> they can attract by products of the combustion. Permatex Anti-Seize
> is also recommended. One response mentioned that pouring a few
> tablespoons of water into the carbs can clean out the chamber, and the
> method of loosening, tightening and applying penetrating fluid
> inbetween will work OK.
>
> Mike Barron
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