Anti-seize
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Road Master
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Anti-seize
What brand of anti-seize do most of you use on spark plugs. Does it make a difference, or does any anti-seize work ? I've got both silver and gold in the Loctite brand, does anyone know the difference between the two colors ?
Thanks in advance Jonnierock
Thanks in advance Jonnierock
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I didn't know you were supposed to use any anti-seize on plugs. I never have and I've owned at least a dozen bikes over the years. I just never pull the plugs on a hot head.
Road Warrior
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i use the copper high temp stuff, but i never put it on the plugs.
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ubricant_b.htm
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ubricant_b.htm
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you should always put it on the plugs, is one of the few lubs that will not change the heat range of the plug (due to ground resistance) and makes the plugs come out easy, and protects the head. easier to put this on than install a helicoil
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Just be careful to keep it on the threads only. It works well to transfer heat from the plug to the head and cooling fins. I don't think it matters what type you use, copper, nickel, or zinc.
I have already found out the hard way on my ford aluminum heads and plugs. When 2 different metals contact each other they expand and contract at different rates. I will never put plugs in alum heads without anti-seize ever again. Jmo