motorcraft plugs for 5.4 3v
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Without knowing what the exact difference was, I chose to install the newer Motorcraft SP-462/PZT1F plugs in my 2006 5.4 3v SCREW. I am hoping that the bond between the electrode shield and the plug body is stronger, but don't know that for fact. I received mine from RockAuto for a total cost of just less than $80.00
Regards,
Russ
Regards,
Russ
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Why would Ford spec a lower quality plug to be reinstalled?
Could the plug difference be due to changes to engines designed to be FFV (85% Ethanol)? Which are the 2006+ 5.4L 3V
I purchased the SP-421 per www.motorcraft.com AND www.rockauto.com
Can anyone verify what the difference is between SP-421 vs SP-462?
Could the plug difference be due to changes to engines designed to be FFV (85% Ethanol)? Which are the 2006+ 5.4L 3V
I purchased the SP-421 per www.motorcraft.com AND www.rockauto.com
Can anyone verify what the difference is between SP-421 vs SP-462?
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I just removed my plugs in my '05 SCREW after 40,000 miles. I purchased the Kroil penetrating oil form Midway Auto Supply Inc. through Amazon.com. Total cost with shipping about $13.50. I used it liberally and let it soak several hours and went very slowly and with caution. If the plug was very tight, I just went on and came back later. Got them all out without any damage.
Russ
Russ
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Originally Posted by ohboy44
What is the number on the sp421 plugs? If it's PZT2 I wouldn't install them. Go with PZT1F
It has nothing to do with flex fuel or a lower quality plug.
PB Blaster is a good penetrating oil but I've never used it to remove these plugs, only Kroil.
It has nothing to do with flex fuel or a lower quality plug.
PB Blaster is a good penetrating oil but I've never used it to remove these plugs, only Kroil.
I remember reading a thread stating a TSB about using PZT1F plugs, but that was for a knocking issue (if I remember correctly?).
Is there a difference between PZT2 and PZT2F plugs?
I don't want to second guess Ford. Why would my local Ford dealer tell me to install the PZT2F's, as well as www.motorcraft.com, as well as www.rockauto.com, etc if they are not the correct plugs to use?
Just curious if anyone knows why one should use PZT1F instead of PZT2F on the 2004 and 2005 5.4L 3V.
FYI: www.motorcraft.com does state to use PZT1F on the 2006+ 5.4L 3V.
But for 2004 and 2005's its PZT2F.
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Originally Posted by rcrowder
Where did you purchase kroil?
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Is the PZT1F one heat range colder then the PZT2F?
Anyone know why Ford recommends PZT2F for the 2004 and 2005 trucks, then PZT1F for the 2006+ trucks?
TSB 06-3-3 does say the PZT1F's are the "latest" plug....and should be installed instead of the PZT2F's if the truck is knocking.
So why aren't the PZT2F plugs superceded? Why does Ford still recommend installing the PZT2F's on 2004/2005 5.4L 3V engines?
Knocking will be minimized if you run a colder plug...
Anyone know why Ford recommends PZT2F for the 2004 and 2005 trucks, then PZT1F for the 2006+ trucks?
TSB 06-3-3 does say the PZT1F's are the "latest" plug....and should be installed instead of the PZT2F's if the truck is knocking.
So why aren't the PZT2F plugs superceded? Why does Ford still recommend installing the PZT2F's on 2004/2005 5.4L 3V engines?
Knocking will be minimized if you run a colder plug...