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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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spark plug thread size

I want to run a compression check on my'63 394 hi comp..Most of the newer guages have metric threads.. Anyone know what size threads my spark plugs have so that I can convert my compression guage ?? thanks
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by edj1993
I want to run a compression check on my'63 394 hi comp..Most of the newer guages have metric threads.. Anyone know what size threads my spark plugs have so that I can convert my compression guage ?? thanks
Your plug thread size is 18mm, the only thing metric on American built cars of the time.
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Texascarnut
Originally Posted by edj1993
........ what size threads my spark plugs have ........
Your plug thread size is 18mm ........
14mm is the correct answer.

Having another "senior moment" are we?

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Thanks guys. I have senior moments all the time, except when I'm puttin the hammer down on the 394.....
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