[DeTomaso] Champion 71 RC12YC

[Christopher Kimball]

Dear Asa Jay,

I had already replaced the Champion plugs with NKG 7938 (which have the longer reach Doug referenced).

I was just going through all the paperwork from my "new" (year-an-a-half old) engine and found records that the builder had originally used the Champion plugs.  They were replaced several times since then with different brands.  I was just wondering if they were long-reach as are my current plugs.  For the heads I have, long-reach is what I'm supposed to use.

Thanks,

Chris

> From: doug351c at gmail.com
> To: asajay at asajay.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> CC: chrisvkimball at msn.com
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Champion 71 RC12YC
> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:44:05 -0800
> 
> Asa Jay,
> 
> Chris has Edelbrock alumimum heads that might be calling for a special
> (maybe longer reach) plug.
> 
> Doug
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
> [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Asa Jay Laughton
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 2:08 PM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Champion 71 RC12YC
> 
> 
> Chris,
> 
> You'll need to remove each one of those Champion plugs from your
> engine, one at a time.  Once you have them all out, carefully place
> them in a sealed baggie, like a sandwich bag.  Cover with a heavy
> cloth.  Retrieve the largest hammer you own.  Apply a judicious amount
> of force to the Champion spark plugs through the heavy cloth.  Say
> about 20 good blows.  (a sledgehammer works best, fewer blows).  They
> are now ready for use.
> 
> Take them to your nearest trash receptacle and gently place them inside.
> 
> Now, go to your nearest and most favorite parts store and BUY SOME REAL
> PLUGS!
> 
> My personal suggestion would be NGK V-Power plugs, part number UR4.
> You may also run Autolites though I don't have the part number handy.
> 
> 
> Okay, why?  Others may have a different opinion, but I have -never-,
> as in they were nearly as bad as the Bosch Platinum Plus plugs I tried
> once, got Champions to work.
> 
> Champion plugs are for lawn mowers.
> AC are for Chevy's
> Autolites are for Fords
> NGK just plain work
> 
> i.e, I've tried Champion, I've tried Bosch, and I always come back to
> NGK before the next oil change.
> 
> Others opinions may vary.
> Asa Jay
> 
> 
> 
> Quoting Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>:
> 
> >
> > Anyone know if this spark plug has a longer threaded shaft or just
> > the standard lenght?  I've looked on-line, but none of the pictures
> > are accurate (they all seem to say "spark plug may be different than
> >  photo.")  The box itself even has a picture of a spark plug with
> > the  shorter threaded shaft.
> >
> > I'm pretty sure it is the longer shaft version, since that's what my
> >  heads call for.  Just checking to be sure the right plugs were in
> > it  when the engine was put together last year.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris
>