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Where are the spark plugs?
The vulcan is running like crap so I figured I'd change the sparkplugs. Looking quickly I couldn't seem to find them. Where are they??
 
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in your muffler.
 
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okay really. there's 3 on either side of the motor. just look a bit harder. they're there. LOL
 
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okay really. there's 3 on either side of the motor. just look a bit harder. they're there. LOL
Hah. Thanks
 
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also, not sure about a non body lifted truck. but i know on mine i could probably change mine through the fenderwell lol. maybe jack the front of the truck up and take off the wheels and take a peek through there
 
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Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
also, not sure about a non body lifted truck. but i know on mine i could probably change mine through the fenderwell lol. maybe jack the front of the truck up and take off the wheels and take a peek through there
Good call, looks a little tight
 
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removing the plastic inner fender helps a ton too.
 
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follow your spark plug wires.....down to the spark plugs.

If you can't find the spark plug wires, you shouldn't be working on a truck.
 
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follow your spark plug wires.....down to the spark plugs.

If you can't find the spark plug wires, you shouldn't be working on a truck.
Yeah yeah I found them, just looked quick and in the wrong spot
 
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Yeah yeah I found them, just looked quick and in the wrong spot
LOL......

No, they aren't on the top of the block.......LOL

Hey, nothing a little REDBULL can't fix.
 
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Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
in your muffler.
Originally Posted by Alon
follow your spark plug wires.....down to the spark plugs.

If you can't find the spark plug wires, you shouldn't be working on a truck.
Originally Posted by Rolldogg
LOL......

No, they aren't on the top of the block.......LOL

Hey, nothing a little REDBULL can't fix.
You all recieve the post of the day awards!
 
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I never thought I would see a thread asking where the spark plugs were....
 
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I never thought I would see a thread asking where the spark plugs were....
me either which is why i forwarded it to the TRS guys for further technical observation
 
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It's okay guys....

This thread ain't as bad as this one: "What's that tube that the dip stick goes into?" https://www.ranger-forums.com/f15/i-...ck-auto-83819/
 
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