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How do I fix a cross threaded spark plug in my engine block?

Jul 18, 2008 by dogpatch USA | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

Can the block be rethreaded?

now that you might need to replace your whole engine block to fix...

Bill | Jul 18, 2008

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