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200 2.5 merc sparkplug holes no threads

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200 2.5 merc sparkplug holes no threads

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so today i put in new reeds reset my tps and re assembled everything letting it idle had a miss in so i check one of the spark plugs and it looked fouled so i pull them all out and on the O<-- O top and middle port side the threads came out so i went and ordered a spark plug helicore kit
14x1.25 so the ? is will this be a good O<-- O fix for the plug hole or any more suggestions on this would really be thanxed alot
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Re: 200 2.5 merc sparkplug holes no threads

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ok got the helicores in letting the thread lock sit on over nite and will run it in the am to see how it does let it idle for 15 min or so if no problems then should be ready for wot wish me luck
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Good deal. They were probably just over torqued at some point. :roll:
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Re: 200 2.5 merc sparkplug holes no threads

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i started it up this mourning had one with a little leak so i took the plug out and reset it with the set tool and put plug in no leaks for now just running smooth as ever
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