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May 20, 2009 | 01:08 PM

96f150

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Autolite AP103

I just bought these plugs so I can change mine out tommorrow and I just noticed that they don't have a "crush sleeve" on them, now I can see why, if you overtighten them, they will pull the threads right out of the head. Anyone else notice this? I will be attempting this "feat" tommorrow.
Rich

May 20, 2009 | 08:10 PM

Ron W.

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Take them back and get Motorcraft would be my thoughts. Ford sold the Autolite name to the Fram, Bendix P&D Ign. Co, way back in the late 70s or early 80s. I know some say they're made by the same company but big deal Michelin makes tires for Sears .. but not to Michelin specs.

May 20, 2009 | 11:59 PM

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And where did you hear that? Autolite is Honeywell brand. Autolite makes the original Motorcraft plugs. However, the part you listed is not the right on for your truck. I can tell right off the line because its not a double platinum, and your truck must have the correct double platinum plug. I would take them back and tell them to get you the right part.

May 21, 2009 | 05:46 AM

96f150

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If you cross ref Motorcraft# AGSF22WM.....converts to AP103 which is a single platinum finewire plug

May 21, 2009 | 06:27 AM

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if you install autolite plugs in a 5.4 V8, be prepared to do the job twice. it may work, but there are quite a few mis fires on plugs other than Motorcraft, in the 5.4 motor. Why? i dont know.

May 21, 2009 | 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 96f150

If you cross ref Motorcraft# AGSF22WM.....converts to AP103 which is a single platinum finewire plug

If it doesn't have the crush ring, it would be better to get the motorcraft. They don't cost that much more than the Autolite on RockAuto. I would send the AP103 back.

May 21, 2009 | 11:16 AM

96f150

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Ok plugs are done...Went and got ones from the dealer....Bea River..have you ever checked the original Motorcraft plugs? I spoke with dealer and they have never had a crush ring on them. The seat in the head is tapered, so a crush sleeve wouldn't work on it anyhow.
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Rich