What spark plugs can be gapped?
What spark plugs can be gapped?
A standard spark plug with a large electrode can be gapped with any gapping tool, but the plugs with thin electrodes require the tool we are using in this article. .
Are 4.6 Triton a good engine?
The 4.6 lt Ford engine with the 2 or 3 valve OHC ( single overhead cam ) is extremely reliable and durable. On trucks there were issues with exhaust manifold studs breaking . also the three valve engines had spark plugs that could be very difficult to remove, but a special tool made for that purpose works really well.
What is the spark plug gap on a 4.6 v8?
The proper gap for spark plugs is always listed on the underhood emissions label. The gap for 2v 4.6L and 5.4L engines is .054 to .056 inches.
What brand spark plugs does Ford use?
Motorcraft®
Genuine Ford Motorcraft® Spark Plugs. At Ford Parts Center we have Genuine Spark Plugs for all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Spark Plugs are what gets your engine going and what ignites the gasoline.
Why is my Ford Triton spitting out spark plugs like sunflower seeds?
But this usually happens out-of-warranty. Ford Triton engines are spitting out spark plugs like sunflower seeds, but the suits in Detroit act like there isn’t any problem. They’re wrong. We believe this defect affects the following 2-valve engines: Triton 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8, 6.8L V10 & possibly others.
Why does my Trion engine keep ejecting spark plugs?
1 Trion V8 engines keep ejecting their spark plugs. 2 It’s likely due to Ford’s decision to use aluminum cylinder heads that is subject to wearing down and not holding the plugs in place. 3 If the vehicle is still under warranty, Ford will replace the cylinder heads if they’re damaged. But this usually happens out-of-warranty.
What 2-valve engines are affected by the spark plug defect?
We believe this defect affects the following 2-valve engines: Triton 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8, 6.8L V10 & possibly others. A couple theories exist on why spark plugs in Fords are ejecting from their cylinders. Some blame the design of the the plugs and the use of a aluminum cylinder heads.
Why do spark plugs keep ejecting from Ford engines?
Ford originally insisted the problem was due to replacement plugs being improperly torqued. There’s one big problem with their argument, however. Owners complain that it’s the original factory spark plugs that are often ejecting from the engine. That indicates there is a defect, whether in the design or the manufacturing process, from the start.
