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30ccpickup · 04-01-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd3131

I have 3x plugs in mine and it runs great. Why are the new plugs not correct for judging? I have an original set of 3x and I can't see any difference between the old and new what am i missing?

Here are some drawings that show the differences. Note: Page is not a 100% finished.
http://modelabasics.com/3xplug.htm

The 3's are different and there are less parts.

Paul

luckyal · 04-01-2013, 02:28 PM

When I said no difference in the originals and the reproductions I meant in performance not in the physical makeup !
Al

ctlikon0712 · 04-01-2013, 02:29 PM

Yes Mike, I just provided those two links for as much info and opinion as I could. Its interesting that the same club posted a differing opinion like that but I guess it was different authors, a Wayne and a Andy Wiedeman. I really don't have an opinion on what plug is best as I have only run the Champion W16Y.

mngreen · 04-01-2013, 02:36 PM

Champion W-18, $6 each from O'Reilly. (Thanks Purdy!)

jmeckel · 04-01-2013, 06:13 PM

I run a set of Wards NOS take a part plugs from the 30's that I purchased from a Barner, not good for fine points judging, however they work great, look good and seem to run better than the cheap modern plugs I was using.

glenn in camino · 04-01-2013, 07:25 PM

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Original and repo 3Xs can be taken apart for restoration and used indefinately.

Dave in Boise · 04-01-2013, 09:22 PM

I am using some medium heat range Blue Crowns from the 40's.. They work great

Racur96 · 04-02-2013, 02:33 AM

I'm using 3x's in one and a set of nos Firestone polonium sp? In the other.

fordcoupe · 04-02-2013, 04:37 AM

I use motorcraft in my 32 coupe driver 3x in my 28 truck garage queen :0

todd3131 · 04-02-2013, 12:51 PM

Thank you for the information now I need to look at my plugs including the set that has been in it since the early 60's i will let you know what I find
'Todd

MNFATS · 04-02-2013, 02:05 PM

I have been using original 3X plugs for a few years.

gwhite · 04-02-2013, 02:09 PM

My setup is far from stock but it may help someone in a similar situation...I'll be running an original Winfield 6:1 "yellow head" (milled .020"). I believe Mr. Winfield called for Champion 7 plugs for use with this head (1934-37 V8 plugs), but since I'm using a relatively small carburetor (Winfield SR-B), and may be running on the edge of a lean condition, I elected to go with the slightly cooler Champion 6 COM.

I believe the Champion 7 corresponds with the later D-16 and the 6 COM corresponds with the D-14 (IIRC, Jim Brierley uses the D-14 with a Winfield 6:1 head and similar-sized Stromberg carb).

raprice · 04-02-2013, 06:28 PM

I've been using Champion W-16Y in my '30 coupe with no problems. They even look a little like the 3X.
Rog

HoarseWhisperer · 04-03-2013, 09:10 AM

I've used others on occasion, but always go back to 3X.

04-01-2013, 02:28 PM	#22
luckyal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wherever I am today, whatzit matter Posts: 431	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? When I said no difference in the originals and the reproductions I meant in performance not in the physical makeup ! Al

04-01-2013, 02:29 PM	#23
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? Yes Mike, I just provided those two links for as much info and opinion as I could. Its interesting that the same club posted a differing opinion like that but I guess it was different authors, a Wayne and a Andy Wiedeman. I really don't have an opinion on what plug is best as I have only run the Champion W16Y. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B Last edited by ctlikon0712; 04-01-2013 at 02:53 PM.

04-01-2013, 02:36 PM	#24
mngreen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 155	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? Champion W-18, $6 each from O'Reilly. (Thanks Purdy!)

04-01-2013, 06:13 PM	#25
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? I run a set of Wards NOS take a part plugs from the 30's that I purchased from a Barner, not good for fine points judging, however they work great, look good and seem to run better than the cheap modern plugs I was using. __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

04-01-2013, 07:25 PM	#26
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Original and repo 3Xs can be taken apart for restoration and used indefinately.

04-01-2013, 09:22 PM	#27
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? I am using some medium heat range Blue Crowns from the 40's.. They work great

04-02-2013, 02:33 AM	#28
Racur96 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: lawrenceburg, tn Posts: 128	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? I'm using 3x's in one and a set of nos Firestone polonium sp? In the other.

04-02-2013, 04:37 AM	#29
fordcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 156	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? I use motorcraft in my 32 coupe driver 3x in my 28 truck garage queen :0

04-02-2013, 12:51 PM	#30
todd3131 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: cedar rapids iowa Posts: 527	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? Thank you for the information now I need to look at my plugs including the set that has been in it since the early 60's i will let you know what I find 'Todd

04-02-2013, 02:05 PM	#31
MNFATS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Cloud MN Posts: 835	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? I have been using original 3X plugs for a few years.

04-02-2013, 02:09 PM	#32
gwhite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas: Where Bob Wills is still the king! Posts: 354	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? My setup is far from stock but it may help someone in a similar situation...I'll be running an original Winfield 6:1 "yellow head" (milled .020"). I believe Mr. Winfield called for Champion 7 plugs for use with this head (1934-37 V8 plugs), but since I'm using a relatively small carburetor (Winfield SR-B), and may be running on the edge of a lean condition, I elected to go with the slightly cooler Champion 6 COM. I believe the Champion 7 corresponds with the later D-16 and the 6 COM corresponds with the D-14 (IIRC, Jim Brierley uses the D-14 with a Winfield 6:1 head and similar-sized Stromberg carb).

04-02-2013, 06:28 PM	#33
raprice Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elwood, NY Posts: 299	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? I've been using Champion W-16Y in my '30 coupe with no problems. They even look a little like the 3X. Rog

04-03-2013, 09:10 AM	#34
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Spark plugs - what do you use? I've used others on occasion, but always go back to 3X. __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)