[DeTomaso] Champion 71 RC12YC

[Christopher Kimball]

The number of the NKG plugs I'm now using is BKR5E.

Sincerely,

Chris

> Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:04:41 -0800
> From: asajay at asajay.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Champion 71 RC12YC
> 
> 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
> 
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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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