Spark Plug Tool for 5.4 l 3valve motors

[shumpertdavid]

Thanks for the info JimD, I've been contemplating doing these, but as the only tech in a small shop, myself and owner (mostly does bookwork, some tires, and minor repairs), I've been able to keep busy enough to pass these on. But with slow spells I always consider doing more of the jobs that don't seem so appealing.

[JimD]

No problem, there really not that bad. It just the owner and i where i work, he's an old know it all cheapskate who won't turn shit down. I won't do these for book rate, clock hours only. I mainly do engine/trans swaps which i'd rather stick to.

[JimD]

2007 F150 5.4L Lariat

email sent

[greenbullitt]

Do you follow the TSB exactly? Greenbullit mentioned he used a 3/8" air ratchet.... but everywhere i read (especially the TSB) heavily warns not to do this. Ive read a lot about doing this on F150 forums and never heard of anyone needing to remove the cylinder head?

not a ratchet, impact. ONLY for removal. havent broke one yet, not even 100k plus motors

[dsrtuckteezy]

ovilla holding it down

[mustangguy289]

ovilla holding it down

WTF? lol

[mustangguy289]

not a ratchet, impact. ONLY for removal. havent broke one yet, not even 100k plus motors

The TSB states this:CAUTION
DO NOT USE AIR OR POWER TOOLS FOR SPARK PLUG REMOVAL. SPARK PLUGS MUST ONLY BE REMOVED WITH HAND
TOOLS.

So do you still do the other parts of the TSB with soaking it with carb cleaner or do you just hook up your 3/8" impact and go to town? How do you get to the back two?

[greenbullitt]

The TSB states this:CAUTION
DO NOT USE AIR OR POWER TOOLS FOR SPARK PLUG REMOVAL. SPARK PLUGS MUST ONLY BE REMOVED WITH HAND
TOOLS.

So do you still do the other parts of the TSB with soaking it with carb cleaner or do you just hook up your 3/8" impact and go to town? How do you get to the back two?

ive soaked them and still broke them. i dont even soak them anymore. impact only. short extension and a wobble

[mustangguy289]

I only have a 1/2" impact. Do they still break for you with the impact?--edit... i reread your earlier post.

[greenbullitt]

I only have a 1/2" impact. Do they still break for you with the impact?

no.

[mustangguy289]

no.

Sorry... i reread your earlier post. Do you think I will be ok with a 1/2" impact? I have a 3/8" air ratchet and a 1/2" air impact in my tool box.

[dsrtuckteezy]

WTF? lol

all day brah!

[lowthreeohz]

Enjoy that job. I broke the 3 and once i had them extracted and replaced, took that mofo to the stealership. fuck a bunch of that.

[mustangguy289]

Enjoy that job. I broke the 3 and once i had them extracted and replaced, took that mofo to the stealership. fuck a bunch of that.

This is why I am replacing them with one piece designs so I never need to worry again.

[greenbullitt]

This is why I am replacing them with one piece designs so I never need to worry again.

i havent seen how the splitfires are built, but ive seen more than one plitfire drop an electrode before...not good. Also, theyre 100k plugs, do you reaaly think youll change them again?