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Old 04-18-2017, 02:11 PM
KirkDouglas KirkDouglas is offline
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Default Torque value for spark plug installation

Hello again, Ranger Rangers Love the forum.
Just read Vrod21's excellent post on changing spark plugs in the 4.0L

I worry about over-tightening the plugs. He states they should be tightened 1/16 of a rotation. I was thinking of using a torque wrench. Would that be more foolproof?

The box says 15 ft/lbs (which = 180 in/lbs--for my wrench.)

Does this sound excessive?

Due to a bit of rough starting (91K miles) I decided to throw plugs and new upstream O2 sensors at it. Any other inexpensive parts that might help?

Thanks for any consideration.
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