[T3] cross threaded spark plugs

[<veedub@apartment101.com>]

Well, last night I took your advice (Tom Phil and Jim - thanks!) and I
drained the oil, removed the spark plugs, turned over the engine a few times
to get some air in the cylinders, and replaced the spark plugs. Can you say
#@&$%# and *#@$ @#(*$# &%^# !!!!! ?

How in the heck do you guys manage to change the spark plugs without
dropping the engine.  It took my two hours!!! That's rediculous.  Anyway, I
had trouble getting the plug into #4, and I think I may have cross threaded
it.  Is there anyway to tell?  She started right up, but there seems to be a
slight miss.  I took her for a ride and she ran okay, but still acting a
little bit funny.

Should I drop the engine to see if I cross-threaded the plug?  What are the
implications?  I removed the plug once, noticed a few metal shavings, then
cleaned the plug and the plug hole, and replaced the plug.  The second time
it went in a little easier, felt straight, but I'm not confident.

Suggestion, please?

Thanks.

Jason
68 Notch




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