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42guy 07-27-2010 08:55 PM

Autolite Spark Plug
 

Anybody have an old application chart for Autolite? I have a box of AL-9 plugs which I think are for flathead. Tried their web site but it didn't have any info on them.

Cecil/WV 07-27-2010 09:23 PM

Re: Autolite Spark Plug
 

I use 216 in my 8BA.

V8 Bob 07-28-2010 08:08 AM

Re: Autolite Spark Plug
 

According to the charts I have, AL-9 plugs are Motorcraft std. (AL82 is the powertip) and cross with Autolite 217/497 and Champion H11. These are all flathead plugs, (7/16" reach, 13/16" hex) but one step hotter than normal.

harry goebel 07-28-2010 08:27 AM

Re: Autolite Spark Plug
 

I used Autolite plugs in my 55 Buick, in those days called power tip, lasted longer and better gas millage. I have also used extended tip plugs in my flat heads, but you have to do some measureing to make sure the valves do not hit the electrodes.

42guy 07-28-2010 09:43 PM

Re: Autolite Spark Plug
 

Thanks for the info.

82ndscotty 07-28-2010 11:32 PM

Re: Autolite Spark Plug
 

al7 was the std plug for flatheads al9 was 1 step hotter. al7s worked well,that was 50 60 years ago. scotty


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