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Subject:Re: Start up,back fire?
From:Raceing Cajun
Date:Thu, 21 May 2015 06:26:47 -0500

My $00.02 worth, I disagree. Anti-seize has got a bad rap in the past
because of pilot error, along with that same pilot not torqueing the plugs.
If you gob in on, and let it run down to the electrode, it can fowl a plug.
Over tightening can and will pull threads, or spit out a plug. Use
anti-seize right and it will save the head threads from pulling. Another
cause for thread pulling is the wrong length thread on some brand "X" plugs.
Use "Bosch by gosh". Some manufactures do not convert their fraction thread
length to metric well, this leaves a small amount of threads past the head
into the combustion chamber, which in turn make the treads pull the aluminum
as the plug is removed next time. Like I say just my $00.02 worth, .....use
anti-seize properly, also properly torqued Bosch plugs, pet your dog often,
don't forget your wife's birthday or your anniversary........... and you
will spend less time on the couch, life will be better!!!!!

Skipper

> tell me about anti seize. What does that do to the plugs?