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        Dereck,
        Fine threads will not hold in aluminum. It's too soft.
        Regards,
        Dave
Dereck C wrote:
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> Today while assembling the B I ran into a few snags (imagine that).  I have
> an aluminum standard head from Northwest Imports (can't find their email
> address) whose threads seem to be different from stock.  The manifold
> threads are coarse instead of fine and the spark plugs from the old head do
> not seem to fit in the aluminum head.  I resolved the manifold problem by
> running a coarse thread into the hole and finding a set of matching studs at
> the local parts store.  Tomorrow morning I want to run and get plugs but I
> don't know what size to get or how to messure any ideas or experience in
> this situation?  What are the plug numbers to look for?  I was thinking of
> NGK's.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dereck
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