Ford V-10 sparkplugs (SP 479 or AP 103)
I bought a old X with the 6.8 and wondered what's the best sparkplug to run. I seen Motorcraft SP 479 and Autolite AP 103. Any suggestions? I won't change them, I'll let the mechanic I use change t...
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dodge guy wrote:Exactly, One screw and a quick connect; and they sit on top of the engine. I can change any coil on my V10 in a matter of minutes. No. 5 might take twice as long because you have to move some hoses and tubes. No. 6, & 7 you have to take the air cleaner tube off first.Home Skillet wrote:
$500 is cheap insurance, when you're 800 miles from home.
I was a Ford tech for 25 years. The last place I would want to do coils is ,on the side of the road.
:h They are easy. I can replace one in a couple minutes. even the far back ones!
More importantly, I have never had one just plain stop working. They start to misfire first. They will do that for 8 or 9 days at least (which is how long I have waited before to change one - not recommended however), and probably longer. Which gives you plenty of time to change one when it is convenient to do so.
