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Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? #1184947
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What kind of Anti-seize do you guys use when installing new spark plugs in aluminum heads?

Would you want to use a copper based, nickel based, etc? Would it even make a difference?


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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: STLDuster] #1184948
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I've used nickel. But be aware that if ANY of it gets near the end, it will ruin the plugs. That stuff is very conductive, and impossible to remove.

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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: sc4400] #1184949
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The only reason I ask is that I ran out of my stash at home. I stopped by the auto parts store today on lunch and picked this stuff up.

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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: STLDuster] #1184950
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hello,
i was told not to use it by sparkplug companys, because it stop heats transfer and not to remove them when engine is hot.....anyway
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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: STLDuster] #1184951
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i have been using both kind since the 70's. just don't get it on the electrode. i take my plugs out when hot, never had any problems. just don't over tighten.

Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: STLDuster] #1184952
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I never use anti-seize on plugs...A drop of oil will always work.

Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: HardcoreB] #1184953
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I use the loc-tite copper type that is in a stick form. It looks like a bigger chapstick.


Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: HardcoreB] #1184954
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One of the spark plug companies (NGK) will tell you NOT to use it on the plated plugs but you should use it on non plated steel plugs.

Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: 1962Savoy] #1184955
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Ive used the silver since the 70s.Never any problems and Ive probally replaced thousands of plugs at work and home.Try and get a set of 100K plugs out of a
late Ford truck V8 and see why you will use it.Most use too much.Just need a tiny bit on the threads.Rocky


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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: therocks] #1184956
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I work in the marine industry and on a boat, aluminum and copper must be isolated. I have never seen a problem with using copper based anti-seize on plugs but I avoid it just because of my work.
I always use nickel based any time I change plugs in aluminum heads. I never realized some plugs are not meant to have anti-seize, I'll be watching this thread!

Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: challenger73400] #1184957
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I have never used it on plugs, like said a drop of oil works just fine. I also dont use it on wheel lug nut. Ive seen way too many wheels from Wal Mart fall off.

College instructor told me never use it on plugs. Dothe the heat transfer issue, and getting it on the plug itself are the reasons I dont. Never had any issues with them.

Kasey

Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: STLDuster] #1184958
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I stopped using it also, causes more problems than it cures.

MSD also insisted that we quit using it at the races.

Stick a ohmn meter in it and see how much resistance there is, enough to cause misfiring.

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i normally just use oil but if you want to use an anti-seize compound zinc based is the correct type for use on aluminum.

zinc anti-seize

Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: jamesc] #1184960
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on th funny car we used red n tacky from lucas.


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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: kissmyaspen] #1184961
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I don't use it anymore either. I take my plugs out all the time (aluminum heads) and have never had a problem.


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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: Moparnut426] #1184962
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I have never used it on plugs, like said a drop of oil works just fine. I also dont use it on wheel lug nut. Ive seen way too many wheels from Wal Mart fall off.

College instructor told me never use it on plugs. Dothe the heat transfer issue, and getting it on the plug itself are the reasons I dont. Never had any issues with them.

Kasey




Odd, I've used anti-seize on my truck wheels for 30 years and never had a wheel fall off. Try that on a semi and not use it and try to get the inside lugs off. You will wish you had used it. I guess it is all about how you tighten things up.

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I have never used it on plugs, like said a drop of oil works just fine. I also dont use it on wheel lug nut. Ive seen way too many wheels from Wal Mart fall off.

College instructor told me never use it on plugs. Dothe the heat transfer issue, and getting it on the plug itself are the reasons I dont. Never had any issues with them.

Kasey




Semi wheels are flat wahser lug style, the acorn style that are taper seat you are not supposed to use anti-sieze cause it can cause the lug the back off from vibration when it gets on the taper mating suface. I put a little drop of oil on the wheel stud threads when I put lug nuts back on. Some ford trucks are flat washer style and you can use anti-sieze on them if you wish.

as for spark plugs I was also told not to use anti-sieze as it adds resistance to the plug so I just put a small drop off oil on the threads.

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Odd, I've used anti-seize on my truck wheels for 30 years and never had a wheel fall off. Try that on a semi and not use it and try to get the inside lugs off. You will wish you had used it. I guess it is all about how you tighten things up.




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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: slammedR/T] #1184964
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I have never used it on plugs, like said a drop of oil works just fine. I also dont use it on wheel lug nut. Ive seen way too many wheels from Wal Mart fall off.

College instructor told me never use it on plugs. Dothe the heat transfer issue, and getting it on the plug itself are the reasons I dont. Never had any issues with them.

Kasey




Semi wheels are flat wahser lug style, the acorn style that are taper seat you are not supposed to use anti-sieze cause it can cause the lug the back off from vibration when it gets on the taper mating suface. I put a little drop of oil on the wheel stud threads when I put lug nuts back on. Some ford trucks are flat washer style and you can use anti-sieze on them if you wish.

as for spark plugs I was also told not to use anti-sieze as it adds resistance to the plug so I just put a small drop off oil on the threads.

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Odd, I've used anti-seize on my truck wheels for 30 years and never had a wheel fall off. Try that on a semi and not use it and try to get the inside lugs off. You will wish you had used it. I guess it is all about how you tighten things up.







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Re: Spark Plugs and Anti-Seize - What kind to use? [Re: STLDuster] #1184965
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Champion liquid plug lube, probally liquid graphite Works good, last a long time. FAA approved in aircraft use


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I have never used it on plugs, like said a drop of oil works just fine. I also dont use it on wheel lug nut. Ive seen way too many wheels from Wal Mart fall off.

College instructor told me never use it on plugs. Dothe the heat transfer issue, and getting it on the plug itself are the reasons I dont. Never had any issues with them.

Kasey




Odd, I've used anti-seize on my truck wheels for 30 years and never had a wheel fall off. Try that on a semi and not use it and try to get the inside lugs off. You will wish you had used it. I guess it is all about how you tighten things up.




I like it on a semi wheel, but I use it on the inside square headed stud, and not the nut. Dad-in-law has a Freighshaker, and we both do the same on the inner stud. Here in Nebraska they use a crap load of salt on the raods, and ive never been able to NOT get the nuts loose.


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