Wrong plugs. Dagnabbit!

[Chris142]

Figured that the Maverick was due for spark plugs. Acess to them is a real job. So I got out the owners manual and got the plugs that it says fit it.

Took it apart this afternoon and this is what I found. The gap is supposed to be .028-.032 and the ones in it were @.050. Since I didn't have the correct plugs available I re-gapped them and put them back in.

 

[NormanBuntz]

Darn, I thought it was a Ford Maverick.

 

[MrMoody]

Wow, those aren't even the same thread size, are they?!

 

[Chris142]

Originally Posted by MrMoody
Wow, those aren't even the same thread size, are they?!
nope

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted by MrMoody
Wow, those aren't even the same thread size, are they?!


The original looks like a M10 and the new a M12

 

[Chris142]

Re-gapping the old plugs fixed it. It seemed to be down on power a little. After re-gapping them it will blow the rear tires off again. Guess I will replace them next year.

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted by NormanBuntz
Darn, I thought it was a Ford Maverick.
So did I, I wanted to see some pics.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Plugs look very fine. Nice mixture.

They should be good for at least 750 hours.

How did they get gapped at .05?
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[Snagglefoot]

That shot gave me the motivation to continue to work on my 73. I'll report back when I get it uncluttered in the garage.

 

[nickaluch]

No interest in old Mavericks they were brutal cars brand new.

 

[Chris142]

Originally Posted by ARCOgraphite
Plugs look very fine. Nice mixture.

They should be good for at least 750 hours.

How did they get gapped at .05?



Dunno. First time I have pulled them out.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Originally Posted by nickaluch
No interest in old Mavericks they were brutal cars brand new.

I thought they were just short wheelbase Mustangs all Ford Falcon based?

I haven't studied the front K member differences.

Most of those econothrift fords and AMC compacts were pretty lame.

Brutal - That would be an Old '63 Beetle with no heat in the Winter . I know

Dart and Nova were better.

IIRC I liked Dart the best in a slant 6 with 3 on the tree.