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Re: Aluminum heads -- spark plug torque

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Subject: Re: Aluminum heads -- spark plug torque
From: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 17:16:11 -0400
Bullwinkle said:

>I would think that the finger tight, 1/4 turn concept would only
>apply to that particular spark plug with that particular style of
>seat, or sealing washer.  Those directions were quite often used
>years ago, as many people didn't know what a torque wrench was,
>or even had one.  Your best bet is to consult the shop manual, or
>get the torque specs from the plug manufacturer.

Bullwinkle might also have said:

>Watch me pull a torque-wrench out of my hat...

In case I missed it in an earlier post, what should be the torque applied to
a standard (Champion, NGK, etc.) spark plug on a 1275cc stock head?

Regards,

Charles
'74 Midget
'68 Sprite
cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
Bloomfield, NJ
"How about we duck inside for a Hen?"




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