Hello,
Do you know where I can find the correct value for the torque of the spark plug on my Lyco IO360 M1A on my 2001 DA 40?
Thank you.
Arnaud.
Torque for spark plug
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Torque for spark plug
Arnaud
DA40 Star 180 / 40.026 / 2001
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Re: Torque for spark plug
From Maintenance Manual:
Special Torque Values
Spark plugs (Lycoming version only): 47 Nm / 34.6 lbf.ft.
Full AMM and amendments available for download on http://support.diamond-air.at/techpubs+ ... 73ab0.html
Cheers /Mikael
Special Torque Values
Spark plugs (Lycoming version only): 47 Nm / 34.6 lbf.ft.
Full AMM and amendments available for download on http://support.diamond-air.at/techpubs+ ... 73ab0.html
Cheers /Mikael
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Re: Torque for spark plug
Thank you, I found it too.
Is it better to remove when the engine is hot or cold or it doesn't mind?
I heard that I have to put a special paste in the thread when I put the spark plug again on the engine?
Is it right?
Arnaud.
Is it better to remove when the engine is hot or cold or it doesn't mind?
I heard that I have to put a special paste in the thread when I put the spark plug again on the engine?
Is it right?
Arnaud.
Arnaud
DA40 Star 180 / 40.026 / 2001
Wingtip, landing and taxing LED (Whelen)
Skitube
GNS430 NON-WAAS
Steam gauges
Non certified ADS-b
DA40 Star 180 / 40.026 / 2001
Wingtip, landing and taxing LED (Whelen)
Skitube
GNS430 NON-WAAS
Steam gauges
Non certified ADS-b
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Re: Torque for spark plug
Mostly plugs are pulled for compression test, with engine at least somewhat warm and by the time they're cleaned and whatnot the engine is cold. Nobody I've worked with seems to care.astaib wrote:Thank you, I found it too.
Is it better to remove when the engine is hot or cold or it doesn't mind?
I heard that I have to put a special paste in the thread when I put the spark plug again on the engine?
Is it right?
Arnaud.
You need to CAREFULLY apply plug anti-seize compound to the threads for reinstalling. There is a bit of art to this so none gets into the cylinder and especially on the electrodes.
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