Spark plugs

[t-4-2]

I am using an AR51 spark plug in my engine and they are fouling after about 25-30- miles. A lot of carbon build up and then the engine starts to run like crap. I was looking on line and found that the AR52 is the same heat range but it says they disapate the heat faster. I was just wondering if I should use the AR52 or go to the next heat range and lean out the carbs a little to see if it will run better. I realize with two Edelbrock 650 carbs it will not be easy to make it run top notch, but I need it to be a driver that will go farther than 30 miles on a set of plugs. Thanks for any thoughts on this.

 

[blownt]

I used to have 3 sets of plugs I would use and switch about once a month and sandblast the set I just took out and put back in the pile. The blower and mucho gas used to foul plugs alot.

Then I went to Boush Platinum Plus 4 plugs and the fouling has stopped. I go over a year now before I clean them. They don't need to be cleaned then but I do it anyway. Kind of a spring tuneup. The Plat+4 are double the price of a regular plug but WELL worth it.

 

[t-4-2]

Thanks alot, I will give them a try and see what happens.

 

[Screaming Metal]

Yep....those Plat.tipped plugs are worth every penny on those engines.....alot of folks don't give two thoughts to the plugs.....they do a really hard job..............
Let us know if you still foul plugs, cause if you do, there's something wrong.......

 

[GT63]

I am using an AR51 spark plug in my engine and they are fouling after about 25-30- miles. A lot of carbon build up and then the engine starts to run like crap. I was looking on line and found that the AR52 is the same heat range but it says they disapate the heat faster. I was just wondering if I should use the AR52 or go to the next heat range and lean out the carbs a little to see if it will run better. I realize with two Edelbrock 650 carbs it will not be easy to make it run top notch, but I need it to be a driver that will go farther than 30 miles on a set of plugs. Thanks for any thoughts on this.

I'm using those new E3 plugs in my blower motor and they made a big difference.

 

[t-4-2]

Well you are correct, those new E-3 plugs are great. I also quit fooling around with my old carbs. I bought two new Edelbrock 500 cfm carbs and with the new plugs it runs like a stripped a???? ape. Thanks for the info.

 

[Ted Brown]

This also works wonders, a jump-spark unit, keeps plugs from fouling, even if oil is the reason... way cheaper that expensive plugs...

 

[Lee_in_KC]

I'm using those new E3 plugs in my blower motor and they made a big difference.

Grant, what heat range are you using? Better yet, do you have a part number? I'd like to give those a try.

 

[GT63]

Grant, what heat range are you using? Better yet, do you have a part number? I'd like to give those a try.

Hey Lee, I don't recall off top of my head but will check when I get home. I have Polished Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads and I think I just cross referenced with their recommendation. I'll post the numbers later today.

 

[Jack Alexander]

I have a blown small block. I used to foul plugs quite often. I went to a Unilite Dist. with a good electronic coil with AC Plugs and Dejeted the 2, 600 Holly Carbs by .005 main Jets. I never foul plugs anymore. In fact I just changed plugs after 6 years of cruising every weekend because I felt guilty.
Aloha, Jack

 

[Ted Brown]

Jack, You are as bad as me, my first T with the small block, I never touched the engine, except to check the oil, for over 5 years, when I sold Her, I figured I better do something to Her, oil, filter, points and plugs, but She was running like a top..

 

[GT63]

Grant, what heat range are you using? Better yet, do you have a part number? I'd like to give those a try.

I'm using the E3.48 plug which is the equivalent to the Champion RC12PYP I had in there.

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[LumenAl]

I just sent E3 an email to see what they recommend for my setup... thanks for the link!