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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:25 AM
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is the 01 5.4 the motor thats known for braking plugs off in the head?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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is the 01 5.4 the motor thats known for braking plugs off in the head?
No. Its tbe 3 valve 5.4 (2004) don't be afraid to change plugs. Its simple.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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It's easy, just torque them correctly to avoid spitting them out of the heads. Use Motorcraft plugs and don't use anti seize, you'll be fine.

https://www.f150forum.com/f72/97-03-...-change-93389/
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by otto457
It's easy, just torque them correctly to avoid spitting them out of the heads. Use Motorcraft plugs and don't use anti seize, you'll be fine.

https://www.f150forum.com/f72/97-03-...-change-93389/
No anti seize?? Uh oh. I did mine with anti seize and I did them to factory recommended torque. Was like 90 inch pounds or something. (Its a 97 4.2)

I should probably go torque em down a little more right?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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You've got a 4.2, different heads than the V8's. As long as you have them quarter turn past seat in a V6 you're good to go, no blowout issues in the 4.2L.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by otto457
You've got a 4.2, different heads than the V8's. As long as you have them quarter turn past seat in a V6 you're good to go, no blowout issues in the 4.2L.
Whoa! Thanks otto. I was a little paranoid driving my truck this morning.

Thx for ur help
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