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Jul 1, 2011 | 09:00 PM

delta845

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Major screw up

I think I cross threaded one of my spark plugs. It didn't feel right when I finished installing it. Is there any way to tell if it's cross threaded or not?

Jul 1, 2011 | 09:01 PM

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Take the spark plug out and look...

Jul 2, 2011 | 05:59 AM

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You mean in addition to posting this in the wrong forum area?

Jul 2, 2011 | 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by delta845

I think I cross threaded one of my spark plugs. It didn't feel right when I finished installing it. Is there any way to tell if it's cross threaded or not?

always hand thread all the way then tighten.