[DeTomaso] Champion 71 RC12YC

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Aha, very good then.  So what is the NGK number of the plugs you are 
running?  I'm glad to see you turned from the Dark side a while back.  :)

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 12/29/2010 17:05, Christopher Kimball wrote:
> 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
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