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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Spark Plugs

I've got a 2000 Excusion with the 6.8 V10
I have heard some bad stories about changing out
the spark plugs, "head damage".
Some questions,
1. Which plug is the best.
2. What is the tourq spec.
3. Should antisieze be used.
4. What is spark plug gap.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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here's the write up i did on my plug change
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ml#post5081516

real quick though
1) AP103's from wally world (same as OEM MC's)
2) i used 168in/lbs (apx 14ft/lbs)
3) it's up to you a dab wouldn't hurt
4) gap is .052-.054, i gaped mine at .053 (happy medium)
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 95 Lowbuck
I've got a 2000 Excusion with the 6.8 V10
I have heard some bad stories about changing out
the spark plugs, "head damage".
Some questions,
Originally Posted by 95 Lowbuck
1. Which plug is the best.
OEM Motorcraft

Originally Posted by 95 Lowbuck
2. What is the tourq spec.
168 in/lbs

Originally Posted by 95 Lowbuck
3. Should antisieze be used.
Yes. Use just enough to coat the threads of the spark plug.

Originally Posted by 95 Lowbuck
4. What is spark plug gap.
0.052 -- 0.056 inch per the 2000 Owner's Manual


Good luck...

biz
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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I just got done changing my plugs. The five on the drivers side were a really easy. The first three on the drivers side were fairly easy, number four a little difficult. But the last one on passenger side was a bear! Took about an hour and a half to do the first 8 the other two took an hour and a half more. Good luck, John.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Already done, the back 2 on the passenger side were a PITA.
Went with the Autolite 103's
Thanks for the help.
 
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