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Dec 22, 2004 | 11:01 PM

TN Hillbilly

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Spark Plug Gap

I was going to do some maintenance on my own this weekend and was wondering what kind of spark plugs you guys use and the gap you put in

Dec 22, 2004 | 11:15 PM

johnsdiesel

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I use Motorcraft spark plugs and usually set the gap at the distance between my wifes car and my truck.

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Dec 22, 2004 | 11:44 PM

l.stull

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I also use motorcraft and gap them just bigger than I can jump across.

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:16 AM

monsterbaby

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you mean there is spark plugs in a 7.3 psd?

Dec 23, 2004 | 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by monsterbaby

you mean there is spark plugs in a 7.3 psd?

Exactly what I was thinking.

Real Trucks dont need spark plugs...

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:44 AM

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I hate to break the news to you guys, but they don't have gap, they are a special high energy compression spark plug that you can only get through the dealer. They cost about $12000 for a new set. I think the dealer offers remanufactured ones for quite a bit less, or you may be able to buy them used or have someone rebuild them if you old ones aren't too bad. I sure hope they never need replacing on my pickup.

Dec 23, 2004 | 10:12 AM

TN Hillbilly

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thanks for the informative posts. It's good to laugh occasionally.

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Dec 23, 2004 | 01:01 PM

Pikachu

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From: Amarillo, TEXAS!

May as well replace the exhaust fortification bearings while you are under the hood.

Dec 23, 2004 | 06:43 PM

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I got a great deal on 16 (2 per cylinder=95 hp boost) Motorcraft spark plugs in a combo pack with radiator bearings (every 5000 miles) at the Sucker's Swap Meet in Japippsville, PA last weekend. Man, does that turbo scream now!!!

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:00 PM

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They make nice carburetor rebuild kits these days as well, I was thinking about dumping the injectors and going to a holley 650cfm, what about headers? LOL

Dec 24, 2004 | 10:08 AM

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Don't forget the muffler belt!

Dec 24, 2004 | 11:10 AM

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monsterbaby

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BTW while we are on these other parts does anyone know where I can get colored blinker fluid other than the standard orange, and red? I would like to find some purple blinker fluid. or I heard you can buy universal and add your own color but you have to buy it in bulk, then add your own colors to it.

Dec 24, 2004 | 01:51 PM

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I just put a new turbo belt on, and I am considering a tri deuce setup, as well as a new cat.

Dec 24, 2004 | 02:01 PM

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I just put a EDNS on my Rig, (Exhuast Direct Nitrous System) Gives those peskey gasses an extra boost out the tail pipe!! (can be used in conjunction with sparkplug(s) to allow a flamethrower exhuast!!)- CAUTION!! may set househoul pets a-blase as well as reindeer so use caution

.... think safty first!!