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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 03:37 AM
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Just bought a 98 f150 lariate with the 4.6 v8.
I work in a shop as a mechanic but I've never drilled and tapped out the spark plug threads before. I don't really want to do it but I might as well give it a try.
Does anyone have tips/tricks for doing this?
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 03:59 AM
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Timesert only, do NOT use a helicoil!

http://www.timesert.com

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