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Originally posted by 88gt:
Do you ever plan on smogging the car again?

Also, if you're thinking about re-selling those heads you might want to reconsider removing that bar.

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Originally posted by silverLX:
Ford dealership will also have some threaded inserts just like on the front of the heads. Any hardware store or machine shop will have a plug...unsure of the size though.

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thanks Brandon..
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
spark plugs thread right in also...just crack off the ceramic part and thread in the plug
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 

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Originally posted by blind:
spark plugs thread right in also...just crack off the ceramic part and thread in the plug

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Never knew that. Good to know
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 

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Originally posted by silverLX:

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Originally posted by blind:
spark plugs thread right in also...just crack off the ceramic part and thread in the plug

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Never knew that. Good to know

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Originally posted by blind:
just thread it in then hit the white part with a wrench, or do the same with the threaded part in a vice.

hell I've broken it off before using a deep socket instead of a spark plug socket when pulling my plugs out, lol

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i finally got off my butt today and tried putting a sparkplug in the hole and that didn't fit. the threads are totally different?
Paul, did you try that on stock or aftermarket heads? thanks.
guess i'll have to make my way to a ford dealership although i'm not sure what i'll be asking for.
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
Its the threaded insert for the accessory brackets. Clean the carbbon out of the head and then try the spark plug again(a STOCK plug(autolite 25's), not the 3924's you have for the TFS heads)

[ January 27, 2006, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: silverLX ]
 

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Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
you dont need that for smog. those ports are only used the first few seconds of startup
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 

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Originally posted by silverLX:
Its the threaded insert for the accessory brackets. Clean the carbbon out of the head and then try the spark plug again(a STOCK plug(23's), not the 3924's you have for the TFS heads)

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thanks boss.. i removed a bolt from the front, accesssory bracket, and it was too small for the big ass hole on the head.
I used the 3934 plug. do u think that would matter? wouldn't the thread be the same?
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
NOPE, use a stock plug (autolite 25)
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
ha.. cool.. thanks Brando, .. heck, i might make it to pepboys still... i'll keep you guys update.
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didn't fit.. i tried the 25s. the thread pattern on the head is different than the one of the plugs..
i'm giving up for tonight..

[ January 27, 2006, 09:45 PM: Message edited by: Jmir018 ]
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
nada. see post above.
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
damn. well get the inserts from the dealership. probabbly will be in stock.
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
thats weird, what kind of heads?

we did this on my brothers car, worked for both GT40's and TFS TW's...
 

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Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
i blocked off my heads(w/dealer plugs) and when i pull my motor out for replacement i am putting it back to smog legal its not worth it.

and i have a hookup on smogs just not f*cking with it though
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 

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Originally posted by blind:
thats weird, what kind of heads?

we did this on my brothers car, worked for both GT40's and TFS TW's...

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it worked on the twisted wedge? that's what i have.. i'll give it another try.. the thing goes in for a turn and then doesn't want to go in anymore, seems like the threads are clearly not the same though.. i'm off to the dealer today.. hopefully i'll get someone who knows what's up and not some retard behind a computer.
 

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Posted by Hozr (Member # 6196) on :
 
Here is a link to mcmaster-carr for 5/8-11 x 3/4 " stainless steel hex plugs, 5 for $9.00. They are actually set screws, but with some ss thread selant they are perfect.

http://www.mcmaster.com

here is the part number for the plug only

92311A792


and similar to the ford insert with 7/16-14 internal threads
90247A015


H21
 

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Posted by Hozr (Member # 6196) on :
 
wow, I would edit that last but it wont let me...

Anyways. There will be a lot of carbon build up in the threads and you may have to clean them out. Easiest way is with a tap, if you don't have a tap get a bolt of proper size, cut a groove up the length of the threads and it should work. Be sure to use thread sealant or it will leak.

These parts were used in the stock heads.
 

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Posted by phil a (Member # 3596) on :
 
those holes are for the thermactor (air) passages in the heads, you can see the tiny openings in the roof of each exhaust port, so don't just leave them open. it really doesn't make a difference if you just leave the tube there, it's doing a fine job sealing up as it is. and what the hell is all this talk of plugs being different sizes/threads?? they're all the same
 

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