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skeazle 08-06-2018 10:43 PM

Another spark plug question
 

I know this has been talked about many times here. I did a search here all the way back to 2010 - 2016 about the right plugs for the right heat range but has anything changed since then? I am currently running Motorcraft TT10's and I think I want to bump it up a tad in the heat range per the way I drive my '30 Tudor. The plugs are always black but never fouled up with soot or anything but since I only drive locally at slower speeds and RPM's would a hotter plug clean up the plugs a little? If I do get new plugs I was thinking maybe Champion W18's. By the way I just changed my gap from .032 to .035. I think someone on here said that is acceptable. Tomorrow I will take it for a spin. Thanks, Jim

Drive Shaft Dave 08-07-2018 12:27 AM

Re: Another spark plug question
 

I also used the TT- 10, then switched to the hotter W-18. The TT-10 is too cold of a heat range.

Mike V. Florida 08-07-2018 01:55 AM

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http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/brum...kplugnotes.htm

Purdy Swoft 08-07-2018 11:52 AM

Re: Another spark plug question
 

Motorcraft TT 10 spark plugs were way too cold for my use . Champion W 18 spark plugs gave a noticable improvement in cranking and running for me .

skeazle 08-07-2018 04:23 PM

Re: Another spark plug question
 

Thanks for all the help guys. I did go to Napa today and get the last 4 Champion W18 plugs. I'll have to wait to take a drive when it is not raining. Does anyone know why when I click on a link all I get is a blank white page? Mike gave me a link to go to and there is nothing there. Maybe I don't have enough posts yet. Jim

M2M 08-07-2018 05:23 PM

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Anyone ever used the Champion W20?

Purdy Swoft 08-08-2018 12:29 PM

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I have not used the Champion W20 but it will be hotter than the W18

JD 1931 08-09-2018 07:34 AM

Re: Another spark plug question
 

Used champion W-18 for years without any problems, gap at .035

Purdy Swoft 08-09-2018 10:26 AM

Re: Another spark plug question
 

I also run a gap of .035 regardless

31a 08-09-2018 11:05 AM

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I run the w16y at 35 and have not had any issues

Kurt in NJ 08-09-2018 11:52 AM

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Try closing the GAV more

I used to play with different spark plugs, only putting the 3X plugs in for show---- then one time I forgot , it ran better, idled better, and got better fuel mileage, no problems idling over hours of parades, and just fine at 65, averaged over 35 years of use they are cheap

Kurt in NJ 08-09-2018 11:52 AM

Re: Another spark plug question
 

Try closing the GAV more

I used to play with different spark plugs, only putting the 3X plugs in for show---- then one time I forgot , it ran better, idled better, and got better fuel mileage, no problems idling over hours of parades, and just fine at 65, averaged over 35 years of use they are cheap

Ted Duke 08-10-2018 01:08 PM

Re: Another spark plug question
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeazle (Post 1660349)
Thanks for all the help guys. I did go to Napa today and get the last 4 Champion W18 plugs. I'll have to wait to take a drive when it is not raining. Does anyone know why when I click on a link all I get is a blank white page? Mike gave me a link to go to and there is nothing there. Maybe I don't have enough posts yet. Jim

Skezle,

Are you logged in? I f not it may NOT work correctly.

jm29henry 08-10-2018 09:29 PM

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i love my champion 3x gaped at 35 both car run great


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