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spark plugs and ping 140-160

posted by  walrus3 on  Thu Aug 12 04:30 CST 2004
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In addition to what Phil said, if your spark plug is much too long,
you have the effect of a much hotter plug because the threaded area
absorbs and retains heat rather than conducting it away to the head.
I'll bet the tips of the old plugs show signs of being pretty hot.
For example, carbon will not stick to a surface at over 700°F so if they
are sparkling clean they were at least that hot.

Don't ever hire a mechanic who doesn't know as much about your car as you do!
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New spark plugs and ping [140-160]
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