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Old 02-15-2009, 06:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Spark plug torque??
Does anybody know wich is the right torque for spark plug on late Shovels and Evos (14mm long reach)?
In the manual that I have is indicated 18ft/lb, but it seems to be too much.
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Old 02-15-2009, 08:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
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My 08 Softail manual says 12 - 18 lbs/ft
or 16 - 24 Nm...
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I just put them in till theyre pretty tight & add half a turn.
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Old 02-17-2009, 03:06 PM   #4 (permalink)
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OK, both your answer seem good.
My Shovel's tec manual says 20/28 lbs/ft, and in my opinion its near stripping head thread!!!!!!
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