Spark Plug Torque Setting

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07-20-2015, 10:40 PM

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mike tkach

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Originally Posted by swiss

I go with German specs... good'n tight

you beat me to it.i have installed a plug or two but never put a torque wrench in one.

07-21-2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HyFive578

on 525 EFI, merc service manual says 20 ft lbs.

Yep, that's what my manual says. I've never torqued a spark plug in my life either though. After you've done your first few hundred you do it by feel. I agree with a bit of anti-seize but I don't always use it.

07-21-2015, 07:08 AM

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I always use anti-seize on aluminum heads, cast no........... tighten till just before you hear the porcelain pop

07-21-2015, 07:58 PM

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Third, while you were up last weekend, I could have had you change them, lol. I'm no mechanic and didn't want to f anything up. Thanks for the feedback.