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Old 07-05-2019, 02:46 PM   #1
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Arrow 50 Ford 8ba spark plug fouling problem

Installed H10c spark plugs a few years ago and have a fouling problem.
Need recommendations regarding best plugs to use for 50 flathead that is used on a limited basis.
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Old 07-05-2019, 03:25 PM   #2
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I use Champion RJ14YC spark plugs. They have a long snout that resists fouling. I know that many consider Champion to be undesirable, but I have used them for decades. I set the gap at .028. If the fouling is fluffy black, that usually indicates an over rich fuel condition. H-10 plugs have a long history of fouling.
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Old 07-05-2019, 03:47 PM   #3
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Default Re: 50 Ford 8ba spark plug fouling problem

If the engine has some mileage and you don´t drive it hard i would go one number hotter plug...
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Old 07-05-2019, 10:27 PM   #4
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Thanks, I will take you advise
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Old 07-06-2019, 06:43 AM   #5
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I have had good results using the Autolite 216 spark plugs in my '50. Pat
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Old 07-06-2019, 06:58 AM   #6
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Plugs don't foul because of limited usage. There is an underlying problem (fuel, ignition issues/timing, oil consumption).
Another easily correctable cause is starting the car for 2 minutes to "circulate the fluids".
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Old 07-06-2019, 07:15 AM   #7
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Check any new Autolite plugs when you buy them. There is a thread on the H.A.M.B. about the manufacturing now being done "offshore" and the quality has gone to hell.
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Old 07-06-2019, 07:38 AM   #8
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I have been using Champion H12's for many years and engines.
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Old 07-06-2019, 07:52 AM   #9
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Default Re: 50 Ford 8ba spark plug fouling problem

Let’s get to the root cause of your problem. Even a perfect plug will foul when your running too rich, has improper timing, poor spark, bad rings or improperly seated valves.
Let’s see a picture of one of these fouled plugs??
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Old 07-06-2019, 08:13 AM   #10
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Check any new Autolite plugs when you buy them. There is a thread on the H.A.M.B. about the manufacturing now being done "offshore" and the quality has gone to hell.
I use Autolite 216 in a stock ‘50 and have had two where the electrode pulled right out of the plug. I agree with the other posters that think you have another problem to cause fouling. Plugs won’t foul from lack of use...... Mark
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Old 07-06-2019, 08:54 AM   #11
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i agree with these boys you’ve got something else going on there lve used champ. H 10 in my 50 since i’ve owned it 22 years my friend has a 40 cpe. 35 pk. up. also uses champ. no problems how many of them are fouling ck compression is the ignition system strong and i hate to say it again but don’t forget maybe sticky valves ad some mmo to the fuel best medicine the old girl can get
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Old 07-06-2019, 01:09 PM   #12
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If you are experiencing plug fouling, resist placing MMO or any other additive to your fuel tank or crankcase. Performance improvement is very rarely obtained from a bottle or can.
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Old 07-07-2019, 12:03 PM   #13
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Default Re: 50 Ford 8ba spark plug fouling problem

I just had a similar situation. Limited use , fuel evaporates but the MMO doesn't . Drove to the show smoking a bit , filled the tank , smoking was gone . Then I remembered adding 8 oz of MMO to 1/4 tank and I forgot to fill up last time .
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