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V10 - Spark Plug Blow Out ??
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Thanks for the reply Barry . I posted this mainly because I'm very interested in my friends 99 F-350 and it has the V10 in it . Is there any rhyme or reason when this happens ? Like after the first plug change etc.... ? I read at Consumer Reports that the number 3 (? )cylinder plug hole only had like 3 or 4 rounds of thread in it from the factory 
. Does the insert address the short threads in the factory hole ? Am I worrying way to much about this ? 
Thanks
XJ
. Does the insert address the short threads in the factory hole ? Am I worrying way to much about this ? Thanks
XJ
Originally Posted by be250
hi, i have 3 v10s , no problems with plugs , one is at 120k . my bro. had one go on his '00 was easiy fixed with a insert. almost a while you wait fix, barry
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Originally Posted by XJeepGuy
Thanks for the reply Barry . I posted this mainly because I'm very interested in my friends 99 F-350 and it has the V10 in it . Is there any rhyme or reason when this happens ? Like after the first plug change etc.... ? I read at Consumer Reports that the number 3 (? )cylinder plug hole only had like 3 or 4 rounds of thread in it from the factory . Does the insert address the short threads in the factory hole ? Am I worrying way to much about this ?
Thanks
XJ
. Does the insert address the short threads in the factory hole ? Am I worrying way to much about this ? Thanks
XJ
Actually all 10 plug holes only had 3 or 4 threads...not just #3.
IMO...YES...you are worrying way to much.
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I vote for worrying way too much!
btw, '99 model here.
I did know a guy that had one "strip the threads" in a Chevy 350 head and blow the plug. How in the world can you strip the threads in the head of cast iron block...and not know something was wrong. I am sort of worried about that guy, though.
btw, '99 model here.
I did know a guy that had one "strip the threads" in a Chevy 350 head and blow the plug. How in the world can you strip the threads in the head of cast iron block...and not know something was wrong. I am sort of worried about that guy, though.
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i read somewhere that this has been a problem in only 7/10 of one percent of them...
if that is true, you are worrying to much...
if that is true, you are worrying to much...
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Seems like every diesel guy knows at least one person who had a gasser spit a plug.
I never knew anthing about spitting plugs until FTE. I've had V10s in my family since 98'.
Maintain the vehicle and problems will be minimal to none.
I never knew anthing about spitting plugs until FTE. I've had V10s in my family since 98'.
Maintain the vehicle and problems will be minimal to none.
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Fair enough guys . Truck goes into the shop to get a once over by a trusted mechanic on Tuesday . If all looks well then I'm going to buy it .
Thanks all .
I'll post a few pics when I get it home
Thanks all .
I'll post a few pics when I get it home
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My 01'spit one right after I bought it (used) four years ago. Some one had replaced the Motorcrafts with Bosch plugs. I replaced all 10 with the correct Motorcrafts and have had no problems since.
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