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02-29-2016, 12:25 PM | #1 |
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Spark plug washers which way?
I noticed one side of the washer is a little larger in diameter than the other does it matter which side goes toward the head?
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02-29-2016, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
Yes--Smaller diameter toward the plug--
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02-29-2016, 12:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
It depends on which side needs to go to the head the worse, LOL
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
Does it really matter?
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
A Google Search shows pics apparently how the manufacturers recommend small side towards plug--Does it make any difference--Probably not much as I am sure nearly 50% go each way--I am sure I have done it wrong many times with no ill effects--
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02-29-2016, 05:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
Now that I think about it,, it would better be that the large side goes to the head, be cause if the "imperfect" hole in the head as the thread starts.
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02-29-2016, 05:40 PM | #8 |
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
It seems to me that the only difference, which way the washer goes, would be if that would effect the length of the plug entering the cylinder.
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02-29-2016, 05:53 PM | #9 |
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
If you really want to be worry free, use solid copper washers.
They will work equally well either way. Another big advantage is, you can re-use them. Oh, and another big advantage is, they transfer heat better, hence they work better. |
02-29-2016, 07:53 PM | #10 |
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Probably should be annealed each time you reuse them.
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Have to admit I didn't know it made a difference. Pretty sure I have gone without the washers at all on occasion with no ill effects that I know of. Of course I am still running with 40+ year old spark plugs so you can see I'm not too fussy.
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Roflmao.
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[QUOTE=34fordy;1250724]You can lead a horse to water but you can not make him drink--
Also hard to teach an old dog new tricks-- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 years ago today I made this nasty and uncalled for comment to Pete. I have regretted it and think it is way past time to apologize for it. I have learned so many things from his contributions to this forum! |
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I think that is a cool post 34fordy, way to step up.
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02-29-2020, 08:27 AM | #20 |
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
Large side down. Both surfaces ( head and plug ) are machined. In the everyday common engine, impurities, oil and dirt collect in the plug well. Steps can be taken to clear the area, but most times the plug well won't be as clean as a plug out of the box. The extra crush cushion will give a better gas ( gaseous ) seal, in this case.
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Nice post by 34Fordy and the reply from my good friend Pete. Dang near everybody on this forum is good for the group, 'Yes' we say and do things we regret at times - all part of being a human being I guess!
Hell - I catch myself almost doing some of the same stupid things I may have done 50 years ago - can stop most of them . . . but every once in awhile a dumb one slips through! LOL. It is kind of like having an 'inner squirrel' - sometimes it just has to come out . . . |
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Re: Spark plug washers which way?
Do some manufacturers install them with the large surface down? Seems like every new plug I have ever installed had the small part down from the factory. Like someone else suggested maybe the machine that installs the washer works better or has fewer start failures starting the large surface first. I have noticed some (later overhead) heads have a small recess machined where the washer contacts, probably to make a true 90 degree surface to seat on the casting.
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Hell - I catch myself almost doing some of the same stupid things I may have done 50 years ago - can stop most of them . . . but every once in awhile a dumb one slips through! LOL. It is kind of like having an 'inner squirrel' - sometimes it just has to come out . . .[/QUOTE] Remember Flip Wilson? "The Devil made me do it". Always nice to put the blame elsewhere. |
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Wow! Four years ago already. The old Merc is still running great on those same spark plugs (with or without washers). Its getting about time for the first run of 2020.
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