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Ray64 · 12-02-2012, 09:17 AM

I had to remove the head from my car so as to replace the Babbet on #1 rod Found the plugs to be so sooty you cant even see the porcelain.They are the big plugs. I run the GAV open only 1/8th in. when on the road. Car runs smooth and accelerates just fine.Think maybe a new set of smaller Motorcraft Hotter plugs from the vendor might be the answer?What say ye GURU s Thanks

Purdy Swoft · 12-02-2012, 09:30 AM

I use Champion W 18 .

green30coupe · 12-02-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

I use Champion W 18 .

I have been using W 18 plugs since Purdy recommended them to me and they work well in my engine. Thanks, Purdy!

Ed

Purdy Swoft · 12-02-2012, 05:23 PM

Thanks , Ed! its good to know that the W 18 plugs did the trick.

J Franklin · 12-02-2012, 05:24 PM

They are big plugs. What plug are they? Your carb could be running rich.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-02-2012, 07:43 PM

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Do you make a lot of short drives?
If you make long drives and the plugs don't burn clean, then you'll need a hotter plug.

Ray64 · 12-02-2012, 09:20 PM

Thanks Guys The Plug #s are Champion C16C the show plugs they are the 1 1/8 in.wrench size. I do a lot of short trips

bogdonj · 12-02-2012, 10:57 PM

my plugs always seem black... I do short drives as well and thought that was the issue.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-03-2012, 01:26 AM

Most good running "A'S" with a proper heat range plugs, need to be driven with "GUSTO" at times to keep the plugs burning clean I run the Motorcraft Plugs, don't remember the # but they NEVER need cleaning. I run 20 to 30 in second a lot in heavy city traffic to help keep them clean. Running in second in heavy traffic also helps a lot in slowing down quickly for a jerk driver or an unexpected traffic light change. I'm an oooooold, but DEFENSIVE driver! I was impressed by a book I read years ago, "MR. SMITH'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING," written by a guy named Mr. Smith! (The dang Dog's laughin' agin'----I just told him that Gregg read the same book when he was in school too, So there, smart assed DOG!) Bill W.

pat in Santa Cruz · 12-03-2012, 02:17 AM

your either driving short trips, running too rich, or need a hotter plug. Whats your MPG? Around 16 in city, 18-20 hwy is right. If you're getting that, move up to W18Y champions or motorcraft T110. If your getting 14 mpg, get turn down the GAV and/or get a rebuilt carb that has had the jets flow tested.

12-02-2012, 09:30 AM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Sooty Plugs I use Champion W 18 .

12-02-2012, 05:23 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Sooty Plugs Thanks , Ed! its good to know that the W 18 plugs did the trick.

12-02-2012, 05:24 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Sooty Plugs They are big plugs. What plug are they? Your carb could be running rich.

12-02-2012, 07:43 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Sooty Plugs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Do you make a lot of short drives? If you make long drives and the plugs don't burn clean, then you'll need a hotter plug.

12-02-2012, 09:20 PM	#7
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Re: Sooty Plugs Thanks Guys The Plug #s are Champion C16C the show plugs they are the 1 1/8 in.wrench size. I do a lot of short trips

12-02-2012, 09:17 AM	#1
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Sooty Plugs I had to remove the head from my car so as to replace the Babbet on #1 rod Found the plugs to be so sooty you cant even see the porcelain.They are the big plugs. I run the GAV open only 1/8th in. when on the road. Car runs smooth and accelerates just fine.Think maybe a new set of smaller Motorcraft Hotter plugs from the vendor might be the answer?What say ye GURU s Thanks

12-02-2012, 10:57 PM	#8
bogdonj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walkerton, Ont. Canada Posts: 623	Re: Sooty Plugs my plugs always seem black... I do short drives as well and thought that was the issue. __________________ _________________________________________ 1931 Ford Model A Tudor 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster 1930 Ford Original Rolling Chassis- Restoring

12-03-2012, 01:26 AM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Sooty Plugs Most good running "A'S" with a proper heat range plugs, need to be driven with "GUSTO" at times to keep the plugs burning clean I run the Motorcraft Plugs, don't remember the # but they NEVER need cleaning. I run 20 to 30 in second a lot in heavy city traffic to help keep them clean. Running in second in heavy traffic also helps a lot in slowing down quickly for a jerk driver or an unexpected traffic light change. I'm an oooooold, but DEFENSIVE driver! I was impressed by a book I read years ago, "MR. SMITH'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING," written by a guy named Mr. Smith! (The dang Dog's laughin' agin'----I just told him that Gregg read the same book when he was in school too, So there, smart assed DOG!) Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

12-03-2012, 02:17 AM	#10
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Sooty Plugs your either driving short trips, running too rich, or need a hotter plug. Whats your MPG? Around 16 in city, 18-20 hwy is right. If you're getting that, move up to W18Y champions or motorcraft T110. If your getting 14 mpg, get turn down the GAV and/or get a rebuilt carb that has had the jets flow tested.