i may have found a way to save fouled spark plugs!!!!
12-08-04, 08:29 AM
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i may have found a way to save fouled spark plugs!!!!
through the mad powers of the Mac tools guy, i found an air powered spark plug cleaner thing! I am going to test it to see if it works on our "special" plugs. I hope it does. i would be the best 60 bucks i ever made my boss spend. ill find out ASAP.
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12-08-04, 09:13 AM
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from the context of all of the threads were some one says they flooded and the first thing some one replys is "get new plugs!" no, your original plugs might still be fine. You must clean them.
12-08-04, 12:17 PM
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Those tools can make your spark plugs nice and shiney but they cannot fix the blunted and worn down center electrode. As a matter of fact they wear it down a little more during the cleaning process.
They can unfoul a plug but they wear the plugs out in the process. I guess it's ok for new plugs that got fouled. Older plugs should probably be replaced anyway.
They can unfoul a plug but they wear the plugs out in the process. I guess it's ok for new plugs that got fouled. Older plugs should probably be replaced anyway.
12-08-04, 07:40 PM
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That only "cleans" spark plugs, but I don't think it'll ressucitate spark plugs that are fouled beyond use.
Fuel soaks into the center electrode, and this prevent current from passing.
Best (and easiest) method I know of of trying to get these fouled spark plugs to revive is to burn the tips off.
Propane torch the tips until glowing red / orange.
BE VERY CAREFUL HANDLING THEM - THE ENTIRE SPARK PLUG IS HOT!
Let cool.
Test for spark.
If you see spark, reinstall.
The spark will be weak, but it should "self clean" after a few miles.
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Fuel soaks into the center electrode, and this prevent current from passing.
Best (and easiest) method I know of of trying to get these fouled spark plugs to revive is to burn the tips off.
Propane torch the tips until glowing red / orange.
BE VERY CAREFUL HANDLING THEM - THE ENTIRE SPARK PLUG IS HOT!
Let cool.
Test for spark.
If you see spark, reinstall.
The spark will be weak, but it should "self clean" after a few miles.
-Ted
12-09-04, 09:49 AM
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Just make friends with someone at Advanced Autoparts. NGK plugs come with a 2 year limited waranty. I replaced my plugs at least 7 times last year and never had a problem at Advance. I was tuning and working out problems hence why I went through so many.
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12-09-04, 12:21 PM
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And you didn't know they make spark plug blasters? I have one of those things from like the 50's sitting out in the garage. As also stated burning the tips with a torch can also aid. However nothing beats getting new plugs.
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Yea, you can bake them as well. The plug blaster we have right now has two switch functions on it, sand blast, and air blast, thus preventing any sand from being lodged in the plugs. The FSM says not to use a plug blaster for exactly that reason though.
Its kind of a ghetto way of doing things IMO, but if you don't have the $$ for plugs it sure helps out.
Its kind of a ghetto way of doing things IMO, but if you don't have the $$ for plugs it sure helps out.
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