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I don't bother with a torque wrench. I just tighten things up until they snap, or strip, and then back off a half a turn. Charlie




No,No,NO. You tighten them until you feel the threads start to stretch, then 1/4 turn .



Seriously, for the light torque that aluminum threads require, I prefer a flexible beam type torque wrench. Also, only change plugs on a cold engine.


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