Spark Plug "tip"

[Bob Ayers]

When changing spark plugs, always use Motorcraft double platinum's, or fine wire platinum's. They are designed to be
the correct heat range for your 2.3L, 3.0L, or 4.0L engine, as well as Ford's EDIS.

A word of caution about gapping these plugs. On the double platinum's, there are platinum beads on the center electrode, as well as the outer electrode:

Make sure you use the "wire" type of spark plug gauge, NOT the "circular" type of gauge.
When using the "wire" type of gauge, DO NOT use force to insert it in the gap, the platinum
beads can be easily damaged. To adjust the gap, bend the outer electrode close to the
spark plug threads.


Use one of these type of gap gauges:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00940816000P


http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00993925000P


DO NOT use this type of gap gauge:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00999827000P

 

[razrwild]

are autolite double platinums fine wire?

 

[Bob Ayers]

are autolite double platinums fine wire?

Double platinum, and "fine wire" are 2 different types of spark plugs from Motorcraft or Autolite:

http://www.autolite.com/products/doublePlatinum.php


http://www.autolite.com/products/xpXtreme.php

 

[Insanejughead]

I just bought a set of these... but they're not gapped right for the 2.3T engine.


Those require a .32-.36 gap.




That is, unless, I don't know how these platinums are designed to work. As well as being most effective.