Spark Plugs - Misfires/Rough Running, Loss of Power
83ford7 Article No. 83-21-7MISFIRES/ROUGH RUNNING/LOSS OF POWER (2.3L HSC), WARM ENGINE
FORD 1984 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 TOPAZ
Vehicles which exhibit rough running/misfire or loss of power during warm engine operation can be serviced by installing new AWSF-52 spark plugs.
1. Remove and examine the spark plugs for premature Electrode errosion.
2. If premature errosion exists, remove the existing spark plugs and install AWSF-52 spark plugs. Torque to 7.0 to 14.0 N-m.
Figure 10:
3. Using a sharpie marker, update the vehicle emission control information decal reflecting the spark plug revision (Figure 10).
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
AWSF-52 Spark Plug A
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP12405A83
TIME: 0.4 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 12405 Code: 53