IGNITION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ! CAUTION

Inspect the condition of the spark plugs, paying
particular attention to the firing tip. Spark plugs often When using Actrel 3338L for
yield visual clues to abnormal conditions existing in the cleaning, always wear rubber
engine’s power cylinders. Your observations also can be gloves to prevent the cleaner
used as a guide in establishing the proper service from touching the hands, as
interval. burning may occur.

NOTICE
Verify spark plug and extension are clean. If necessary,
The presence of oil or grease on the ceramic insulator use Actrel 3338L dielectric solvent to remove any grease
of the spark plug can cause flashover. Flashover, a or oily fingerprints.
condition where the spark fails to jump the gap
because of an easier path to ground, results in misfire.

SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION

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Figure 4.10-7: Spark Plug Extension

1 - Boot 3 - O-Ring
2 - Extension

NOTICE
The spark plug gasket must be properly seated to seal
the combustion chamber and transfer heat from the
plug.
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1. Verify steel gasket is installed flat against spark plug
seat (see Figure 4.10-8).
Figure 4.10-8
2. If required, install terminal nut (see Figure 4.10-8).
1 - Terminal Nut 3 - Spark Plug Seat
2 - Krytox GPL-206
Grease
3. Set spark plug gap to:
0.011 in. (0.28 mm) – P/N 69919 Spark Plug
4. Apply a light coat of Krytox GPL-206 high-
temperature grease onto ceramic insulator (will
contact extension boot) (see Figure 4.10-7 and
Figure 4.10-8).

FORM 6319-2
4.10-3 © 8/2012