Plugs changed
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From: Chiefland, Fl
Thanks to a recent thread here by Pappy, I had my plugs changed yesterday. The guy who does my work spent most of 20 years as a Ford tech and has had his own shop for 10. He didn't think they needed done at 72k miles......until they pulled and looked at them. Older style plugs that the early '08's had. Not quite toast but close. Some of the center electrodes were no more than a nub. One of the "hoops" was deformed, looked bent.
The most surprising part for me is that this is the first time with a modern electronic ignition that I can tell a difference with new plugs. Runs smoother, quieter somehow. Moves easier with less throttle. TPS on Scan Gage shows 14 at idle, has always showed 16-17 before.
Bottom line. Those that say these engines need fresh sparkers at 50-60k are dead on right. Don't wait, just geterdone.
The most surprising part for me is that this is the first time with a modern electronic ignition that I can tell a difference with new plugs. Runs smoother, quieter somehow. Moves easier with less throttle. TPS on Scan Gage shows 14 at idle, has always showed 16-17 before.
Bottom line. Those that say these engines need fresh sparkers at 50-60k are dead on right. Don't wait, just geterdone.
Thanks,
Ben
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Sorry guys, I haven't checked in for a while. Been busy.
I haven't had a chance to find out how long it took. JWA is right in that I have someone I trust to look after my rigs. When our oldest son comes home from CO for a visit his pickup with over 200k goes to the shop and gets checked top to bottom. Anything that is needed is done.
They did say that they torqued the plugs to 28 lb ft.
I haven't had a chance to find out how long it took. JWA is right in that I have someone I trust to look after my rigs. When our oldest son comes home from CO for a visit his pickup with over 200k goes to the shop and gets checked top to bottom. Anything that is needed is done.
They did say that they torqued the plugs to 28 lb ft.
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From: Chiefland, Fl
Sorry guys, I haven't checked in for a while. Been busy.
I haven't had a chance to find out how long it took. JWA is right in that I have someone I trust to look after my rigs. When our oldest son comes home from CO for a visit his pickup with over 200k goes to the shop and gets checked top to bottom. Anything that is needed is done.
They did say that they torqued the plugs to 28 lb ft.
I haven't had a chance to find out how long it took. JWA is right in that I have someone I trust to look after my rigs. When our oldest son comes home from CO for a visit his pickup with over 200k goes to the shop and gets checked top to bottom. Anything that is needed is done.
They did say that they torqued the plugs to 28 lb ft.
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