Pickup or no pickup, that is the question

[Dan J]

The problem with the plugs is they seize in the head. If you can get them out clean you're OK
I think you should take Eric's advice on this

[dependencies]

$5...

I pay nearly £6 a gallon here in the UK

no way I'm going without a pickup though alongside my Porker

[A930Rocket]

I think in most cases they work themselves loose and pop out of the head, damaging the threads in the process. With the aluminum head, the problem is maginified. It used to be Ford installed a Timesert, but want to replace the entire head. There are shops that are able to install Timeserts or similar and install a new plug. It's not super common, but does happen, so snug the plugs down when you get it or just replace them (a better idea since you have to remove the COPs anyway).

Originally Posted by HardDrive

What the problem with the plugs? What is 'not doing them right'?

I've changed every plug, on every vehicle I've ever owned the same way. Finger tighten them down, then 1/8 turn with a wrench. Hasn't failed me yet.

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by Dan J

The problem with the plugs is they seize in the head. If you can get them out clean you're OK

Yep.

Ford dealers usually have specific experience and don't damage the threads. But if they are seized, you'll have issues. Or if someone else did it 10K miles ago, you may have issues. They are known to blow the plugs clean out of the head, taking the threads with them.

I'm not saying it to rag on Fords, or this particular choice or truck. Just negotiate it to be done before you buy and it transfers some of the 'what could happen' to the seller so you aren't stuck later (pun coincidence).

E

[vash]

ditto on the sparkplugs.

i advised a friend not to DIY it, and he didnt listen. he broke a plug into the head when it seized. he gave it a real go, and it simply snapped.

he got it fixed, but he wont do the job again on his own. let the pros do it. money well invested.

[David]

A friend of mine blew a spark plug out of his very high mileage ford a few weeks ago. I installed a timesert type insert for him without too much difficulty. As long as you're very patient, use a lot of grease to hold the aluminum shavings, and clean and re-grease the tap often during the process it's very doable without getting crap in the combustion chamber.

[HardDrive]

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[RWebb]

congrats - you will now be very popular in Seattle...

everybody with a load to move will look you up...

[Grog]

Proper tool for the job. Love my truck. I have owned this truck longer than any of 30+ vehicles (3rd truck)

[rnln]

So, should we spray some WD-40 or PB Blaster before undo the plugs?

[Superman]

A man's got to have a pickup. Pickup, sports car and motorcycle......those are the basic toys. Others can be added according to personal preference/hobbies.

[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by Superman

A man's got to have a pickup. Pickup, sports car and motorcycle......those are the basic

Yep..... I personally would add a decent sized garage/shop and big back yard as a minimum also.

[MotoSook]

And spoons!

[HardDrive]

Originally Posted by Superman

A man's got to have a pickup. Pickup, sports car and motorcycle......those are the basic toys. Others can be added according to personal preference/hobbies.

I find your religion interesting, and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

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Looks good, get Mike Z to decal it..

No Bad Days Graphics
I can see it now; color matched wheels & this along the side (photoshop anyone??
F150 HardDrive

Byron,
How'd you fit in that thing? You look bigger then me and I can't fit or I'd have one

That was never a problem, I have had 5 or 6, converted that one from diesle to GTI specs, even too an SCCA auto X championship in it

and would love to have a Turbo diesle LX for daily use, gotta love that 45+MPG and even kinda quick (my non turbo diesle was 0-60 , well I'm still waiting) but this was as much as I could fit in the back

With the choice of seats on the aftermarket, it should be hard to fit, as to me, I'm much bigger than I use to be, but I can still manage to fit into cool rides

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Superman

A man's got to have a pickup. Pickup, sports car and motorcycle......those are the basic toys. Others can be added according to personal preference/hobbies.

Damn straight. (Belch)

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by speeder

Damn straight. (Belch)

Scooters are not the same as motorcycles Denis

[speeder]

Oh, snap

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Oh it's a Ford and I thought you were buying a Ferrari F1 racing car