1 Cross threaded spark plug Thu May 17, 2012 6:36 pm
rosskko
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I am in the middle of stripping the bike to clean it up and make it shiny. (86RT)
Just about to drop the engine and have the frame cleaned and resprayed.
I have had a cross threaded spark plug since I got the bike.
Took them out one day and number 4 plug turned 1/2 - 3/4 turn and fell out so I am guessing a crossed thread.
Should I remove the head (timing cover already off to check the chain condition) or helicoil or ignore?
The plug seals well and does not leak anything out from around it.
thanks
rossco
Just about to drop the engine and have the frame cleaned and resprayed.
I have had a cross threaded spark plug since I got the bike.
Took them out one day and number 4 plug turned 1/2 - 3/4 turn and fell out so I am guessing a crossed thread.
Should I remove the head (timing cover already off to check the chain condition) or helicoil or ignore?
The plug seals well and does not leak anything out from around it.
thanks
rossco