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Never Seize on spark plug threads

Looper7

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I say yes and I do on my boat it just takes a tiny amount. Be sure not to over torque
 

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yay, but change them often and you don't have to,
 

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Do a search lots of opinions on that topic, I always do , but I never use a torque wrench when installing the new plugs ,tight and then add 1/4 to 1/3rd turn.
 
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yes i like it copper anti seize
 

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Yes.

Also, when I put that on my spring commissioning list, I added in big bold letters "Don't over tighten! Remember - Aluminum Heads!"

I need constant supervision - even if it's by "younger me."
 

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Can't hurt but can help. Just use common sense about torquing.
 

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Yes, small amount, hand tight, then 1/4 turn to snug. Been doing this for years.
 
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I’ll be a dissenter here. In aluminum heads never, if you are checking them occasionally you should never have trouble with them seizing.
 

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Do a search lots of opinions on that topic, I always do , but I never use a torque wrench when installing the new plugs ,tight and then add 1/4 to 1/3rd turn.
This is exactly what I do. I tried this year leaving them only partly threaded in over winter after fogging, enough to close up the hole, but not enough that there could by any issue removing them.
 

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Spark plugs changed every 6 months?? not me I run hundreds of hours a year but I use iridium plugs so if they run fine I leave them alone. And I use never seize plus silicon grease on the coil boots But everyone has their own preferences.
 
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