Post up your successful methods for removing the 5.4 two-piece sparkplugs.
Hot, Cold, Impact, or by Hand. I've read up on a lot of the threads buy haven't seen a comprehensive poll regarding the most popular or successful way to do it.

 

Stone cold and hand tools. Deep Creep(since local Ford dealer did not have the Carb chemical from the TSB avail in consumer package) applied to warm plugs night prior, hand tools including a special Ford spark plug socket with extension, torque wrench set to 35 ft lbs, 3/8 and 1/2 ratchet with box wrenches over ends to apply extra smooth leverage. All 8 plugs came out without breaking although every one felt like they were going to shear off as they initially broke loose.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/v8...ug-change.html

 

I didn't want to mess with the damn things, so I let the "pros" handle it. I should've done it myself, and probably will next time, but I was going on a multiple hour drive a few days after it mis-fired and I didn't have the time or patience.

But my gosh, I couldn't imagine using an impact . . .

 

I did mine on my 2007 fx2, engine cold, hand tools. All 8 came out, no problem. I did have the extractor tool on hand and ready though. I also changed all 8 coil packs with the excel brand ones. One of those failed within about 100 miles. Swapped it and was good to go. Truck had about 110k miles on it when I did the plugs.

 

Not looking like a whole lotta folks change plugs

 

Why do you say that? This Poll is only 3 days old - give it some time. The numerous R&R methods posted on this site signify otherwise. '88Racing has changed hundreds himself - with an impact no less

Impact if: a) you own one of the proper size and capability b) are in a hurry/and/or do it for a living.

Otherwise, no reason not to follow Ford's recommendation - room temperature with hand tools. I did mine when almost brand new to a) have a look-see and b) to apply the hi-temp nickel anti-sieze to the shields as the factory never did.

Came out like butter @ R&R time 30K later. Been using Champ 7989's ever since - every 30K (because I can and it is cake). Always use new boots ( $4 a pop). Zero issues.

Cheers

 

Quite a few people are reporting success with this method.

 

I'm just surprised that considering the history of plug issues with these trucks that there weren't 100 replies already....

Anyway, I could never imagine using anything other than hand tools and pulling them at room temp

 

There are multiple threads on the same subject, they are just not reposting. If you do a search using spark plugs as the subject, you will find them going back a few years.

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Hot engine with electric 3/8ths Makita. I'm 23-24 coming out clean. The one that broke was the last one we did and the engine was starting to cool off

 

That's the method I'm going to try. I've got the Motorcraft Sp-515s and the Lisle tool is on it's way.

 

The correct Impact gun and settings is best IMO.

 

I was going to set it on LOW and about 60psi. Sound right? Also have the engine at operating temp and soak it with PB Blaster

 

I guess so, I'd just be very apprehensive doing it that way.

But jeez guys, you're making me feel like a wuss for having someone else do my plugs! I'm all alone

 

An AIR impact??? Most folks are using a mini 3/8" E-Lactric ~18v unit.

The soak does nothing until the plugs have been cracked - it's a Gastight seal and zero wicking will occur, so don't bother unless you plan to crack each one the tiniest amount by hand first - 1/16 of a turn or less.

Honestly seeing as this is yer very first try at this I would really recommend you do them slowly by hand - in a hurry? Like Brent did...

Good luck regardless - take some pics of them puppies.