Best S. Plugs?
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Best S. Plugs?
Ok gents (and ladies - if there are any out there!), didn't find much searching the site on the best spark plug for our BeAsT Rangers ... what's the consensus, has there been a poll done? Last I recall checking a few years ago, it seemed to be pretty widely agreed that Motorcraft was best to stick with, though I thought they and Autolite were the same (??) - even though I have some Bosch labels under my hood (from the factory), I don't suppose there has been much luck with any of their plugs types?
Lemme know what ya'll think - thx in advance!
Glenn ...
Lemme know what ya'll think - thx in advance!
Glenn ...
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Yes Sir - that's why I asked - the dealer tells me "AGSF22PPM" - (`99 Flex-Fuel 3.0) - does that sound right to you (?) - that is different than what was in it originally (factory).
Thx again,
Glenn ...
Thx again,
Glenn ...
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Double platinum fine wire type for replacement, that way, with our "waste spark " system, you don't have to be persnickety which cylinder they go in .
The factory had platinum center electrodes on one bank & platinum on the ground electrode in the other bank, because of the polarity reversal of the spark on those cylinders, with our waste spark system.
They did this to save some money in manufactuing.
We can't get plugs made like that, so they have double platinum specifed for replacement.
You can find a "waste spark" link in the "Tech Info" thread, located atop our forum.
You can also check Motorcrafts web site to double check the part number.
http://www.motorcraft.com/catalog.do?goto=fullline
The factory had platinum center electrodes on one bank & platinum on the ground electrode in the other bank, because of the polarity reversal of the spark on those cylinders, with our waste spark system.
They did this to save some money in manufactuing.
We can't get plugs made like that, so they have double platinum specifed for replacement.
You can find a "waste spark" link in the "Tech Info" thread, located atop our forum.
You can also check Motorcrafts web site to double check the part number.
http://www.motorcraft.com/catalog.do?goto=fullline
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Completely agree with PawPaw. I installed the autolite DP plugs in my 99 3.0L FFV last summer and have been very pleased.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...and-wires.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...and-wires.html
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On fords I always run autolite plugs, I would also run motorcraft just not as easy to get around here I can order them but usually when I go to get them I plan on working on the vehicle that day and the autolights are almost always available.
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For a 1999 3.0L FFV, I run AGSF12FMF6 plugs. These are the latest Motorcraft "fine wire" platinums, and they run great. Pawpaw, they are actually single platinums, where only the center electrode is platinum, but I pulled them with about 50K miles on them, and didn't see any erosion on the ground electrode.
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Well the Motorcraft are definately the right plug as they are factory plugs. I am currently running Bosch Platinums with the 4 prongs and IMO they are definately my very close 2nd choice. Bosch makes a great reliable product and are easy to find around here.
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Originally Posted by Madmike33
Well the Motorcraft are definately the right plug as they are factory plugs. I am currently running Bosch Platinums with the 4 prongs and IMO they are definately my very close 2nd choice. Bosch makes a great reliable product and are easy to find around here.
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Since I replaced the Bosch with Motorcraft, I have not had a misfire problem.
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Here is a link from our "Tech Info" page on the subject, that outlines why finewire double platinum plugs are likely to be our best choice.
New Double Platinum Plugs and Wires - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...and-wires.html
New Double Platinum Plugs and Wires - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...and-wires.html
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Originally Posted by pawpaw
Here is a link from our "Tech Info" page on the subject, that outlines why finewire double platinum plugs are likely to be our best choice.
New Double Platinum Plugs and Wires - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...and-wires.html
New Double Platinum Plugs and Wires - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...and-wires.html
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Originally Posted by Bob Ayers
Bosch plugs run great in my gas Mercedes, but were the reason for a misfire problem with my Ranger (previous owner had installed them). Do a search, and you will see Bosch plugs, and Ford's EDIS don't work well together!
Since I replaced the Bosch with Motorcraft, I have not had a misfire problem.
Since I replaced the Bosch with Motorcraft, I have not had a misfire problem.
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Originally Posted by CougarXR02
my only problem with Bosch Plat+4's are the price. They haven't seemd to do any better than double plats and cost almost twice the price.
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