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Old 03-19-2021, 02:54 PM   #1
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Default model-A original spark plug washers

were the 3x spark plug washers on the new 30 model-a's copper or a silver metal?
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Old 03-19-2021, 02:59 PM   #2
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ON the champion 3X spark plugs in the 1930 model-A's, did they use a copper washer or another metal?
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Old 03-19-2021, 06:58 PM   #3
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I thought Joop already answered this on your other identical post !
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Old 03-20-2021, 08:57 AM   #4
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Joop Did- Not totally with it- cluck
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Old 03-20-2021, 09:26 AM   #5
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Default Re: model-A original spark plug washers

copper that is formed to circular cross section, with a seam, filled with asbestos
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Old 03-21-2021, 10:31 AM   #6
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thanks,
not use to the barn way for doing things yet, but coming. Looking for plain copper washer not asbestus.
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Old 03-21-2021, 12:01 PM   #7
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Default Re: model-A original spark plug washers

The answer was not asbestos
The copper ring is filled with asbestos
It looks like a fat copper ring with no asbestos showing
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Old 03-22-2021, 09:11 AM   #8
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Thanks for the info. Do you know John Grant, who use to live on :lookout mountain?If you do would you tell him Carleton Luck would like to send him hello. Thanks.-Cluck
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