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2001 F-250 SD V-10; spark plug came "out"

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#1 ·
Spark plug came completely out of my 2001 F-250 SD when I started it. Engine is the V-10. Broke the ignition coil. Spark plug has some thread wear but not too bad. Can I just try to reseat a new plug here along with a new coil? I tried but could not get the new plug to go in. Carbon fouling? Or, threads gone? What should I try?
 
#4 ·
THX. Plugs were replaced approx 10 mo ago. Not sure if shop just didn't seat it tightly...back plug, hard to get...and it backed out. Tried to work it in back in using lots of anti seige as lube. Lots of carbon fouling. Was able to get it 'bout quarer way back in. So, should I try to recut the threads at this point with a reamer? Nothing to lose, right?
 
#5 ·
This might be of interest to you: http://fulltorque.com/pdf/Ford Triton Instructions.pdf

Me, the plug blew out on my 2001 5.4L recently, and I am in the midst of pulling both cylinder heads "in order to fix it right."

My thinking is, if one blew, another one could, and rather than drive around waiting for the other shoe to drop, I'll pull both heads, take them to a head specialist and have him put in heavy duty inserts on all the spark plug holes.

Overkill?

Probably.
 
#7 ·
Why?

The manual and other articles I've read say I can leave it in the truck.

Thus far, while it has been a major PITA, due mostly to clearance/access issues, I have removed pretty much everything necessary.

All I have left is to remove the exhaust manifolds (I soaked them a few days in PB Blaster and previously loosened all of them, just to be safe), then I should be able to loosen the bolts and remove both heads.

Do you know something about this that should concern me?

Perhaps you are thinking that some years require engine removal (I have read that, but '01 does not seem to be one of those years).
 
#11 ·
Argh!

I pulled both heads off my 2001 without pulling the motor, now the heads are of to the shop for eight professionally installed inserts.

No more waiting for the next plug to blow.

I took lots of photos with my digital camera while disassembling so I won't forget how to put it all back together, took my time and did it right, but what a royal PITA, with lots of clearance/access issues to work through.

I would have pulled the engine but I don't know how I could pick the engine out of the engine bay with the cherry picker: just doesn't go high enough.

It's true what they say: "If its got t*ts or wheels, it will cause you trouble."
 
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