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- From: jws@billy.mlb.semi.harris.com (James W. Swonger)
- Subject: Anti-sieze on spark plugs
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- Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 13:02:39 GMT
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- Organization: Harris Semiconductor, Melbourne FL
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- Anti-sieze is useful because it prevents the plugs from getting rust-bonded
- to the head. It may keep you from stripping aluminum head plug holes. It may
- also encourage over-torqueing if you're used to the dry torque. At any rate,
- you'll be much happier when it comes time to remove them again.
-
- To avoid plug fouling concerns, do not apply the lubricant to the
- part of the plug that protrudes into the combustion chamber. Use an old plug
- as a guide, and apply the goo only to the part that doesn't see fire.
-
- The stuff is great for manifold bolts/studs and other exhaust nust/bolts.
- I use plain silver anti-sieze on all exhaust hardware. If it's a cooler
- spot and I want some thread-locking properties (but just -some-) I use the
- Permatex Liquid Copper stuff.
-
- Personally I change plugs often enough that I don't need the anti-sieze.
- However some engines seem to be more prone to rust on the plugs; if you
- have a means for water to accumulate in the plug recesses (like on L-4
- engines with the plugs on top) it may be worth your while.
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