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Old 06-07-2021, 06:29 PM   #11
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Default Re: spark plug recommendation

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Originally Posted by Charlie ny View Post
What does the reddish brown color on the insulator tell me ?....I'm thinking lean. ?
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Usually in a lean condition the insulator will be white. Lean conditions cause lots more heat the high heat burns the material off the insulator showing its original color. The best color is a light brown the reddish coloring is odd possibly caused by the brand of gas your using.
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