Never Seize on spark plug threads

[aznomad]

Simple question ~ yay or nay?

 

[Looper7]

I say yes and I do on my boat it just takes a tiny amount. Be sure not to over torque

 

[Scottintexas]

yay, but change them often and you don't have to,

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Do a search lots of opinions on that topic, I always do , but I never use a torque wrench when installing the new plugs ,tight and then add 1/4 to 1/3rd turn.

 

[Cambo]

yes i like it copper anti seize

 

[biglar155]

Yes.

Also, when I put that on my spring commissioning list, I added in big bold letters "Don't over tighten! Remember - Aluminum Heads!"

I need constant supervision - even if it's by "younger me."

 

[Gym]

Can't hurt but can help. Just use common sense about torquing.

 

[ZGhost]

Yes, small amount, hand tight, then 1/4 turn to snug. Been doing this for years.

 

[Dixie Highway]

I’ll be a dissenter here. In aluminum heads never, if you are checking them occasionally you should never have trouble with them seizing.

 

[BlkGS]

Do a search lots of opinions on that topic, I always do , but I never use a torque wrench when installing the new plugs ,tight and then add 1/4 to 1/3rd turn.

This is exactly what I do. I tried this year leaving them only partly threaded in over winter after fogging, enough to close up the hole, but not enough that there could by any issue removing them.

 

[Liveto99]

Not on these they get changed every 6 months no need.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Spark plugs changed every 6 months?? not me I run hundreds of hours a year but I use iridium plugs so if they run fine I leave them alone. And I use never seize plus silicon grease on the coil boots But everyone has their own preferences.

 

[fairpilot]

yay