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    Use anti-seize when replacing plugs?

    Got the last box of goodies from Don last week so I can get started with replacing fuel lines, water pumps, and a few other things. I have one question regarding replacing plugs in my motors, should I use a small amount of anti-seize on the plug threads? The plugs for my Opti are tapered base while the ones for my 8hp kicker have the crush washer. Pros/cons?
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    Phil
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    Re: Use anti-seize when replacing plugs? (SilverFox579)

    Don't know if it is right or wrong, but I always put a little anti-seize on the plug threads when removing and replacing.

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    Re: Use anti-seize when replacing plugs? (SilverFox579)

    So many honey-dos . . . . . so little motivation

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    Re: Use anti-seize when replacing plugs? (taeheel2az)

    Thanks for the link. Guess I need to get in the habit of reading the 3L HiPo forums for maintenance tips too.

    FWIW, I replaced all my plugs today and did not use anti-sieze. There wasn't any on the factory plugs and the old ones came out easily and they'd been in there 3 years.

    Oh, and I have to correct my earlier statement above about tapered seat plugs, they are not, they have the crush washer.

    Will be interesting to see what difference, if any, the new sparkers make.
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    Phil
    '09 Hewescraft ProV
    '09 150 Optimax


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