New NGK TR5's
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New NGK TR5's
Well, cabin fever was overtaking me this weekend so I decided
to go ahead and install the NGK's. I only have 3800 miles on my
truck, but what the hell ?
I see why some here have expressed their dismay in this project.
Big hands, small parts, and very limited working space.
It took a little over the 2 hours but I am now familiar with the
task and the next time should be easier.
Only 1 slight problem with a coil pack "spring" but I got it okay.
I didn't really like removing the injectors, but all went well.
The snow has melted, and we had a little rain on Friday that
washed away the salt. Yestrerday was sunny and bright so I
put about 25 miles on the truck.
The 1st of many WOT's seemed to have a slight miss or hesitation
from the 1st to 2nd gear upshift, but this disappeared.
Sure hope winter dosen't run into May this year.. I truly miss
my Lightning....and it looks so lonely in the garage under cover..
Thank all here for the information on this change. Your input made
what could have been a bad job, easy.
Marc
to go ahead and install the NGK's. I only have 3800 miles on my
truck, but what the hell ?
I see why some here have expressed their dismay in this project.
Big hands, small parts, and very limited working space.
It took a little over the 2 hours but I am now familiar with the
task and the next time should be easier.
Only 1 slight problem with a coil pack "spring" but I got it okay.
I didn't really like removing the injectors, but all went well.
The snow has melted, and we had a little rain on Friday that
washed away the salt. Yestrerday was sunny and bright so I
put about 25 miles on the truck.
The 1st of many WOT's seemed to have a slight miss or hesitation
from the 1st to 2nd gear upshift, but this disappeared.
Sure hope winter dosen't run into May this year.. I truly miss
my Lightning....and it looks so lonely in the garage under cover..
Thank all here for the information on this change. Your input made
what could have been a bad job, easy.
Marc
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They started coming out when I removed the fuel rail, so instead
of trying to set the rail back on top or the injectors, I pulled the
injectors, placed them into the rail, and installed back on as a
unit. Maybe not the best way, but the easiest at the time.
Marc
of trying to set the rail back on top or the injectors, I pulled the
injectors, placed them into the rail, and installed back on as a
unit. Maybe not the best way, but the easiest at the time.
Marc
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From: Warner Robins, Ga, CSA
LOL............
Originally posted by Marc Carpenter
They started coming out when I removed the fuel rail, so instead
of trying to set the rail back on top or the injectors, I pulled the
injectors, placed them into the rail, and installed back on as a
unit. Maybe not the best way, but the easiest at the time.
Marc
They started coming out when I removed the fuel rail, so instead
of trying to set the rail back on top or the injectors, I pulled the
injectors, placed them into the rail, and installed back on as a
unit. Maybe not the best way, but the easiest at the time.
Marc
Dan
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Pulling the fuel rail seemed like the logical thing to do for the
clearance needed to remove the coil packs and plugs.
If theres another way to get them out, I could not see it.
Not to sound stupid, but this is the first time I have ever worked
on a Fuel injected engine. Most, no, all of my other projects have
had an "FE" motor, except one 351 Windsor.
Marc
clearance needed to remove the coil packs and plugs.
If theres another way to get them out, I could not see it.
Not to sound stupid, but this is the first time I have ever worked
on a Fuel injected engine. Most, no, all of my other projects have
had an "FE" motor, except one 351 Windsor.
Marc
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Get some Snap On tools and you can do all of them in less than 2 hours and you don't have to pull anything extra off At All. You only need to remove the coil packs and the plugs themself. Or bring it to me and I'll help ya.