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V-Power Nickel Spark Plug for 1952-1986 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Models [M18-1.5 Thread, 0.429 in. Reach, 13/16 in. Hex]
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NGK SPARK PLUGSPART NUMBER: 739-2438

V-Power Nickel Spark Plug for 1952-1986 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Models [M18-1.5 Thread, 0.429 in. Reach, 13/16 in. Hex]

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V-Power Nickel Spark Plug
  • 1952-1986 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Models
  • See Fitment Tab for All Applications
  • M18-1.5 Thread
  • 0.429 in. Reach
  • 13/16 in. Hex
  • Tapered Seat
  • Heat Range 5
  • 0.040 in. Pre-Gap
  • Sold Individually

    The NGK 2438 V-Power Nickel spark plug is a replacement plug for 1952-1986 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln models. It has M18-1.5 threads, a 0.429 in. reach, a 13/16 in. hex and a heat range of 5. A V-groove cut in the nickel alloy center electrode improves ignitability over a flat-tip nickel plug.

    NGK 2438 V-Power Nickel Spark Plug Features:

    • Fits 1952-1986 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln models; see Fitment tab for all applications
    • M18-1.5 metric thread with 0.429 in. reach
    • 13/16 in. hex
    • Tapered seat
    • Heat range 5
    • 0.040 in. factory pre-gap
    • Nickel center electrode tip with nickel ground electrode tip
    • Resistor type (5000 ohm) for ignition noise suppression
    • Removable nut terminal
    • 2.310 in. insulator height
    • V-groove cut in the nickel alloy center electrode improves ignitability over a flat-tip nickel plug
    • Copper core center electrode draws heat away from the firing end
    • Alumina silicate ceramic insulator for high dielectric strength
    • Trivalent metal plating resists corrosion and thread seizing
    • Intended for engines that originally used nickel alloy plugs, not as a replacement for factory precious metal plugs
    • Sold individually
  • Part TypeSpark Plug
    BrandNGK SPARK PLUGS
    Part CategoryReplacement Parts
    Pre-Gap Size0.040 in
    Ground Electrode Quantity1
    Ground ConfigurationJ-Gap
    Center Electrode Core MaterialCopper
    Thread Type StandardMetric
    Short Style Spark PlugNo
    Washer(S) IncludedNo
    Seat TypeTapered
    Insulator Height2.310 in
    Center Electrode Tip MaterialNickel
    Center Electrode Insulator Tip Projection0.160 in
    Ground Electrode Core MaterialNickel
    Ground Electrode Tip MaterialNickel
    Resistor TypeYes
    Manufacturer Heat Range5
    Reach0.429 in
    Ground Electrode Tip DesignStandard
    Electrical Terminal TypeRemovable Nut
    Center Electrode DesignStandard
    QuantitySold Individually
    Thread SizeM18-1.5
    Center Electrode ProjectionMid Projection
    SkirtNo
    Resistance5000 ohm
    Insulator MaterialCeramic
    MetallurgyCopper
    Part FitmentDirect Fit
    Hex Size13/16 in
    Vendor Part Number2438
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA

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