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jim.cox
11th August 2013, 16:09
Hey Guys

I'm looking to lubricate the threads of the spark-plugs on my bike

Going into alloy heads

Any recommendations for a good brand of lube that will stop galling and conduct electricity?

advTHANNKXance

AllanB
11th August 2013, 16:43
Now I used to put a dab of copper-seal on them for years but found a note on NGK's website some time back stating their plugs come factory coated and one should not oil, grease or KY Jelly them before fitting to alloy heads.

Grumph
11th August 2013, 17:45
Now I used to put a dab of copper-seal on them for years but found a note on NGK's website some time back stating their plugs come factory coated and one should not oil, grease or KY Jelly them before fitting to alloy heads.

Is that a tui moment ? Is the coating self adhesive to alloy ? the last few plug threads i've helicoiled have all had NGK's stuck in them.

Everything i put a plug in now gets a dab of Copaslip.

bogan
11th August 2013, 17:50
Is that a tui moment ? Is the coating self adhesive to alloy ? the last few plug threads i've helicoiled have all had NGK's stuck in them.

Everything i put a plug in now gets a dab of Copaslip.

Note to self, start using copaslip on plugs, cos if its good enough for grumph...

AllanB
11th August 2013, 18:53
Is that a tui moment ? Is the coating self adhesive to alloy ? the last few plug threads i've helicoiled have all had NGK's stuck in them.

Everything i put a plug in now gets a dab of Copaslip.

No Tui. Will see if I can locate it again.

Link one: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/dyk_5points.pdf

Linky two: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/tb-0630111antisieze.pdf


Read, make up your own mind and ultimately do as you see fit!!!!!!

Motu
11th August 2013, 19:21
Some people worry about altering the heat range with lubricating plugs, but dirty or worn out threads would be just as bad. Have a few seize on you and you take precautions. I'm using a graphite grease these days.

Flip
11th August 2013, 20:04
Coppercoat.

pete-blen
11th August 2013, 20:23
I use Honda Molly paste....