Spark Plug Change Humor

[jonnied1]

How many forum members does it take to change a spark plug?

1 to change the spark plug and to post that spark plug has been changed.
14 to share similar experiences of changing spark plugs and how the spark plug could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing spark plugs.
27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing spark plugs.
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "spark plug" is an electrical device threaded into the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine to ignite the fuel mixture by producing timed sparks between electrodes.
2 to post that this group is not about spark plugs and to please take this discussion to a spark plug group.
27 to defend the posting to this group saying that we all use spark plugs and therefore the posts are relevant to this group.
16 to debate which method of changing spark plugs is superior, where to buy the best spark plugs, what brand of spark plugs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.
2 to post URL's where one can see examples of different spark plugs.
12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the spark plug controversy.
4 to suggest that posters request the spark plugs FAQ.
16 to post "F".
44 to ask what is a "F"?
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
3 to say "do a Google search on spark plugs before posting questions about spark plugs".
14 to post photos of spark plugs they own
1 to point out that this forum is not about spark plugs & request the post be removed
3 to point out the post is in direct violation of rule 6 in the forum rules so it will be reported to admin
412 to post that they are X brand pro staffers so they know better than anyone which spark plug you need to use.
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again....

 

[Kira]

That comes to 207 responses; possibly a tad high.
No participants in the "Anti-Seize / No-Anti-Seize" debate?
"Correct torque" wasn't mentioned.

 

[KGMtech]

Are you suggesting that we are a collection of OCD with Anger Management Issues that micro manage via the keyboard?

I want that on my T-shirt that I never wear outdoors.

 

[PF52]

How many to mock us for being DIYers trying to keep some old jalopy on the road for 500,000 miles?

 

[PF52]

412 to post that they are X brand pro staffers so they know better than anyone which spark plug you need to use.

That's like one of the unwritten laws of the Model Railroading forums: "How can you tell which forum members work for a real railroad? It's easy - they mention it in every post!"

 

[BHopkins]

That comes to 207 responses; possibly a tad high.
No participants in the "Anti-Seize / No-Anti-Seize" debate?
"Correct torque" wasn't mentioned.

12 to ask if the plugs are genuine vs fake?
34 to discuss the merits of AC vs Champion vs Bosch vs NKG vs Autolite.
5 to ask if you verified the gap before installing.

Jonnied1, thanks for posting. I definitely got a few chuckles out of your perspective.

 

[BHopkins]

12 to ask if the plugs are genuine vs fake?
34 to discuss the merits of AC vs Champion vs Bosch vs NKG vs Autolite.
5 to ask if you verified the gap before installing.

Jonnied1, thanks for posting. I definitely got a few chuckles out of your perspective.

Oops! NGK, not NKG. I always have to stop and think which it is. And still get it wrong.

 

[bullwinkle]

Does this mean there's now a BITSPG?? Where do I join??

 

[JimPghPA]

That comes to 207 responses; possibly a tad high.
No participants in the "Anti-Seize / No-Anti-Seize" debate?
"Correct torque" wasn't mentioned.

Also, to call the manufacturer to verify that the plug you have is not a counterfeit before putting it in. What the proper range of torque is, minimum and maximum. Ensuring that the part number is correct for the engine that you're putting it in. And checking the gap. The use of Dielectric grease to keep moisture out. And be sure to thread it in quite a bit before applying any tool that can apply torque to it in case it starts to cross threading when you initially put it in. And also to hand thread the coil hold down bolt quite a bit before using a tool on it because they're very easy to cross thread. Then we can get into what anti-seize compounds that should be used if any, and how they can affect the proper torque. Don't forget a thread about looking at the used plugs to see if there's any problems going on, and remember to label what cylinder each came from.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Six report that they own diesels and hence their engines don’t have spark plugs and two of them report they also don’t drink beer.

 

[PF52]

I'm on another forum where there is a guy who will chime in and warn against gimmicky multi-tip or E3 plugs, etc, and then use that as a springboard to rail against brake upgrades and LED lighting. Reading his posts is like playing Bingo. First one who reads five of his rants in one day wins!

 

[k1xv]

How about discussions of counterfeit spark plugs if bought from disreputable sources.

And which sources are, in fact, disreputable?

 

[fat biker]

You guys crack me up, big time.

Thanks,
fat biker

 

[Dinoburner]

So the take away here is we dissect each other more than oils.

 

[bullwinkle]

Is this the part where I get to say "plugs already have antiseize on from the factory"?