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| Author: | Khaki-KJ [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Autolite Platinum Spark Plug O-Ring Question |
I used to use NGK V-Groove plugs for my old Mustang. From the information on the LOST site I decided to try Autolite Platinum plugs. When I opened the plug box, there is an alumium o-ring / washer sitting loose in the box. I have never seen one of these before and I am trying to figure out where it goes. If it goes down the threaded end, does the flat side sit on the base of the plug? TIA. |
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| Author: | Dje Ryu [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:22 am ] |
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Are they all like that, with the ring loose? Check a few others and see which side is up on the others. If they're all loose, I think the flat side goes down, against the block, IIRC. |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:40 pm ] |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:58 pm ] |
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they have been putting the "washers" on for years and years now. I have taken them out before with them installed both ways and the vehicles ran fine but I always put flat side to the plug. They are like a little crush sleeve in a way |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:29 pm ] |
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tommudd wrote: they have been putting the "washers" on for years and years now. I have taken them out before with them installed both ways and the vehicles ran fine but I always put flat side to the plug. They are like a little crush sleeve in a way
ohh no! I always put the round side towards the plug! 
Going to switch them right now... 
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| Author: | tommudd [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:50 pm ] |
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Jeepjeepster wrote: tommudd wrote: they have been putting the "washers" on for years and years now. I have taken them out before with them installed both ways and the vehicles ran fine but I always put flat side to the plug. They are like a little crush sleeve in a way ohh no! I always put the round side towards the plug! Going to switch them right now... Jeepster not really a problem but I do think you should go out right now and change everyone of them!!!!...this evening even!!! 
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| Author: | Albert [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:03 pm ] |
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Jeepjeepster wrote: tommudd wrote: they have been putting the "washers" on for years and years now. I have taken them out before with them installed both ways and the vehicles ran fine but I always put flat side to the plug. They are like a little crush sleeve in a way ohh no! I always put the round side towards the plug! Going to switch them right now... Ok Blake, I know you are just kidding. No need to resurrect your flashlight. Some plug brands come with them already on (NGK's I bought recently) and some like the Autolites have them loose in the box. I have bought them both ways. I usually put the flat side of the washer toward the flat base of the plug. But to tell you the truth I have done it both ways on different vehicles with no problems.. It is not critical and your motor will not implode or anything. But flat side of the washer to flat side of the plug is probably more correct. Snug up the plug + 1/4 turn and they will seal anyway. Just my 3 cents worth.........now I am broke. |
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| Author: | jeepmedic [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:08 pm ] |
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I have always used the washers... |
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| Author: | LIV42DY [ Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:53 am ] |
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Its called a compression ring, most plugs come with them , just put them on and your done. no need to worry. |
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