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Topcot · 10-26-2017, 11:16 AM

I have a ‘50 8BA flathead and am noticing some oil around 2 of the spark plugs. I am using an Autolite 216 plug. Should this have a flat or tapered gasket? What might cause this? Engine rebuilt about 1000 miles ago. Has Offy heads.

51 MERC-CT · 10-26-2017, 11:37 AM

Generally this happens with loose plugs.
Should have a flat crush washer.

Topcot · 10-26-2017, 12:08 PM

Do you know what torque setting should be used? Thanks.

Ball and Chain · 10-26-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Topcot

Do you know what torque setting should be used? Thanks.

18-22 lbs with gasket into aluminum

10-26-2017, 11:16 AM	#1
Topcot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: COm Posts: 9	Oil leak around spark plugs I have a ‘50 8BA flathead and am noticing some oil around 2 of the spark plugs. I am using an Autolite 216 plug. Should this have a flat or tapered gasket? What might cause this? Engine rebuilt about 1000 miles ago. Has Offy heads.

10-26-2017, 11:37 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Oil leak around spark plugs Generally this happens with loose plugs. Should have a flat crush washer. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

10-26-2017, 12:08 PM	#3
Topcot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: COm Posts: 9	Re: Oil leak around spark plugs Do you know what torque setting should be used? Thanks.