Re: Autolite 3923

[Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, Yes.  I have used anti-seize for years on all my plugs.  Have 
never used a torque wrench on a plug.  Have never stripped or had 
trouble hand threading a plug.  I just didn't want to get into that 
argument.  I think the discussion has been very interesting, and am 
wondering if I will use the anti-seize next time around.

In my 1100 RS I used the regular 3923 autolite plug.  These things may 
have a coating as others suggest.  I don't know.  But they do rust up 
very quickly on the outside.  So I changed them every 5k in the bike.  
Seemed to work for me.

My last ride of the season is scheduled for 11/20 to the Yankee Beemer 
breakfast.  Then I won't have to worry about any of this stuff for a 
while.  I will be going into the SO's MGTF1500 just returned to the 
road after restoration.  Our 100 mile test ride used 4 gallons of gas 
and 4 quarts of oil.  Most of it leaked out between the flywheel and 
block.  This should be lost of fun :-(((

Bob Hadden '05R12GS, '62R27, '55TF1500 LEAKER


On Nov 12, 2005, at 12:56 PM, Emoto wrote:

> On 11/11/05, Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I change at 50k before they
>> get corroded in place.  Seems to work.
>
> This is why some people use a dab of anti-sieze. The thread has now
> come full circle. :-)
>
> --
> Bob
>
>                       Eventual Master of the Obvious
>         R1200GS CB750F DoD EMOTO BMWMOA SOHC4
> Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there...

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