Twin Cam Striped Spark Plug Threads
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Thanks y'all.
Not sure if I will attempt yet, but probable. I recently went to change spark plugs,(wish I didn't) and when trying to loosen the front plug, it was really tight. Unfortunately, to make matters worse, a friend told me to warm the bike up first, then loosen them, I did and they both came out ok.
Upon inserting the new plugs, they barely snug, (seems they are only holding on by a few threads) so I'm afraid they will blow out now...
Not sure if I will attempt yet, but probable. I recently went to change spark plugs,(wish I didn't) and when trying to loosen the front plug, it was really tight. Unfortunately, to make matters worse, a friend told me to warm the bike up first, then loosen them, I did and they both came out ok.
Upon inserting the new plugs, they barely snug, (seems they are only holding on by a few threads) so I'm afraid they will blow out now...
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Mmmhmm, and it is far less than most use when doing it by hand. The goal is not to crush the washer flat, but merely enough to seal.
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I did this a little different, I put the cylinder all the way down, fill cylinder with shaving cream then do the thread install. Turn engine over and everything is shot out. Clean hole install spark plug and wash bike. Did this an many an automobile. Anyway, many ways to keep metal particles out of the cylinder.
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