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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Hey what's the best spark plugs to use in a 2000 F150 4.2?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Motorcraft platinum plugs work the best.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Yes, go with Motorcraft. They are pretty much the only ones that last any length of time in these Modular engines...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Yes, go with Motorcraft. They are pretty much the only ones that last any length of time in these Modular engines...
The 4.2 is not a modular engine!
Motorcraft plugs!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Motorcraft.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Motorcraft or Autolite.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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The 4.2 is not a modular engine!
Motorcraft plugs!
OK, OK....you got me.


[me thinks] If it aint the 300-6, 302, or 351...its a Mod. engine [/me thinks]
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ATC Crazy
OK, OK....you got me.


[me thinks] If it aint the 300-6, 302, or 351...its a Mod. engine [/me thinks]
That theres funny!
 
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