Hi everyone,

New forum user here - enjoy all the info. I have a 2000 V10 with about 32K miles. Should I be thinking about retorquing the spark plugs and if so, what is the proper procedure and torque. Motor is still stock from the factory with the exception of a Banks kit that just went on a few weeks ago.

Nomad27

 

Welcome to FTE!

Here is a GREAT link for all V10 plug change question/answers...with pics.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...th-photos.html

Also...IMHO...I would seriously think of changing the plugs...and not just re-torque them. REASON: Age more than miles.

Good luck...and hope your V10 SD gives you years of service!

biz

 

Thanks very much for info and advice "biz" - I really appreciate it.

Truck is used almost exclusivly for towing my #9500 Travel Trailer and some light household hauling duties as well. Had a few problems with it initially like AC compressor, antilock sensor, squeaky front springs, and a few other things but it's been running great for a long time. I also just ordered the heater valve kit for it and will install that shortly. I also will be ordering an in bed aux fuel tank shortly as well. Been looking at kshmarine tanks in the 30 gallon range.

It's fairly "throaty" with the Banks kit, but you can feel a difference. I haven't towed with the Banks kit yet and that won't happen until spring but I think it's going to work pretty well.

Any words of wisdom for quieting down the increased noise in the cabin with the Banks kit on. I don't mind it so much but my wife is a little unhappy with it.

I've read the thread below on the plugs as well. There is no mention of the part number for the "correct" plug, the plated one with longer threads - can you tell me what the correct part number and manufacturer would be?

Thanks - sorry for so many questions

Nomad

 

The spark plug you want is the Autolite APP 103 (double platinum). I change mine at 30,000 mile intervals and they come out with the same gap as installed.

 

Motorcraft Part #AGSF22WM.

biz

 

Some more shielding around the muffler should help. Mine was removed (or not present?) when I had my Banks installed. Getting a new one is on my to-do list.

DynoMat or similar on the back wall & floors may help, too.

 

I haven't had a chance to crawl under the truck yet to check things (it's winter and cold here) but I will... Thanks for the tips on the additional soundproofing with the Dynomat...


If the torque on the plugs is supposed to 7-15 lb ft with (or without) anti sieze compound and you say to reduce the torque by some degree so you don't over torque if using the anti sieze, , what is in fact the correct torque??? 7-15 lb ft is a pretty large spread to begin with, (50%) and with all I read on the motor spitting out plugs I would assume that the correct torque is going to be very important... Would it be better to use a inch pound torque wrench to obtain a more accurate reading within a certain range??? My larger torque wrenches are 0-50 lb ft and 0-150 lb ft... I also have one that is something like 0-150 pound inches... Any opinions??

Nomad

 

I stuck with 14 ft/lbs, with anti-sieze.

Motorcraft's web site says to use anti-sieze on the threads, and FOLLOW FORD'S TORQUE SPECS. It doesn't say to reduce the torque because of the anti-sieze.

And YES - get an inch-pound torque wrench