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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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Compression Tester?

Where do I find a tester with threads or adapters to fit spark plugs holes on my 1973 FE engine? All I see online are metric.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 05:12 PM
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As crazy as it sounds all spark plugs have been metric for a LONG time (Ford switch over in the mid 30's to metric). The two most comon sizes are 14mm and 18mm.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 05:56 PM
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Thanks for the clue!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by buckin69bronco
As crazy as it sounds all spark plugs have been metric for a LONG time (Ford switch over in the mid 30's to metric). The two most comon sizes are 14mm and 18mm.
And why is that, you might ask? Or not. Models T and A used standard NPT size. Why the switch? I dunno.

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...metric-293857/
 
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