Steve83 > 1999 Ford Crown Victoria > open folder Spark Plug

This is what I had to do after the #6 plug blew out of the head at 2AM Sunday 1,000 miles into a 1,4...
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3743 hits | 63.92 KB | Posted: 11/6/06
This is what I had to do after the #6 plug blew out of the head at 2AM Sunday 1,000 miles into a 1,4...
$525 later, this arrived. #5553
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2077 hits | 67.35 KB | Posted: 11/16/06
$525 later, this arrived. #5553
I ordered 3 extra inserts so I could fix all 8 holes. Brian at Promar Engine was very patient & hel...
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2362 hits | 52.41 KB | Posted: 11/16/06
I ordered 3 extra inserts so I could fix all 8 holes. Brian at Promar Engine was very patient & hel...
This is the instruction page for using this kit: http://www.timesert.com/html/triton_repair.html ...
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This is the instruction page for using this kit:
http://www.timesert.com/html/triton_repair.html
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This is how I made it the last 400 miles home, and another ~100 driving around before I got the Time...
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2184 hits | 68.31 KB | Posted: 11/21/06
This is how I made it the last 400 miles home, and another ~100 driving around before I got the Time...
The coil barely fits wedged between the extension & the fuel rail, which gives it the most strength ...
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The coil barely fits wedged between the extension & the fuel rail, which gives it the most strength ...
The coil was damaged by the spark plug hammering it for ~15 miles, but I broke a little more away so...
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2051 hits | 79.29 KB | Posted: 11/21/06
The coil was damaged by the spark plug hammering it for ~15 miles, but I broke a little more away so...
Since I didn't clean the wall of the head, the epoxy broke free easily, and I had no trouble backing...
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1958 hits | 58.42 KB | Posted: 11/21/06
Since I didn't clean the wall of the head, the epoxy broke free easily, and I had no trouble backing...
I should have known the camera wouldn't focus on the bottom of the hole, but it's relatively free of...
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2075 hits | 54.72 KB | Posted: 11/21/06
I should have known the camera wouldn't focus on the bottom of the hole, but it's relatively free of...
The first tool starts by cleaning out any remaining spark plug threads (red pointer), then uses a sm...
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2020 hits | 80.08 KB | Posted: 11/21/06
The first tool starts by cleaning out any remaining spark plug threads (red pointer), then uses a sm...
Even the tools specifically sold for working on these heads aren't long enough to do the job with th...
07FaceCutter.JPG
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Even the tools specifically sold for working on these heads aren't long enough to do the job with th...
Following the instruction, I loaded the cutter with grease to collect the majority of the shavings. ...
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Following the instruction, I loaded the cutter with grease to collect the majority of the shavings. ...
Next, the reamer is used to enlarge the hole for the tap. More grease catches most of the shavings.
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Next, the reamer is used to enlarge the hole for the tap. More grease catches most of the shavings.
I didn't want to overload the grease, so I stopped halfway & cleaned it out.
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I didn't want to overload the grease, so I stopped halfway & cleaned it out.
The 3rd run of the reamer makes sure the tapered shoulder is cut correctly, so I cleaned the reamer ...
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The 3rd run of the reamer makes sure the tapered shoulder is cut correctly, so I cleaned the reamer ...
A lot of metal gets removed for the BigSerts, which have a thicker wall than the normal TimeSerts.
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A lot of metal gets removed for the BigSerts, which have a thicker wall than the normal TimeSerts.
The tap also has a pilot tip, and the instructions recommend grease again. I used a manual ratchet ...
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The tap also has a pilot tip, and the instructions recommend grease again. I used a manual ratchet ...
The insert is threaded onto the installation tip, which slips into the driver, retained by its O-rin...
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The insert is threaded onto the installation tip, which slips into the driver, retained by its O-rin...
Once the insert is torqued properly, the screw must be loosened to release the tip from the insert.
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Once the insert is torqued properly, the screw must be loosened to release the tip from the insert.
The final step is to expand the insert with the last tool, which must be oiled. This sets the inser...
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The final step is to expand the insert with the last tool, which must be oiled. This sets the inser...
The old coil probably still works fine, but I decided to replace it anyway. Same for the spark plug...
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4388 hits | 59.76 KB | Posted: 11/21/06
The old coil probably still works fine, but I decided to replace it anyway. Same for the spark plug...
Once I get the other 7 done, I'll replace the alternator connector.UPDATE: Turns out I won't be b...
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Once I get the other 7 done, I'll replace the alternator connector.


UPDATE: Turns out I won't be b...