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Stephen H. Westin proclaimed:
> "Stormin Mormon" > writes: > > >>My Dodge van has 8 cylinders. Eight plugs. Two bucks each. $16. I know >>that's not a heck of a lot of money, but it hurts to throw them out just >>cause they have a little bit of carbon on them. >> >>How to clean spark plugs? Ideas? > > > Traditionally, sandblasting. Try to find a shop in your area > that still has a plug sandblaster. > ... that charges less than $2.00 a plug of course. Plus the cost of taking them out, driving in another vehicle to the sandblast place, etc. Possibly cheaper in the long run to convert to a good electronic ignition and just change the plugs at the longer interval this allows. As you'd really want to clean the plugs and then regap them and then use a new washer to re-install. |
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Lon > wrote in message news:<lWccd.269849$3l3.117058@attbi_s03>...
> Stephen H. Westin proclaimed: > > > "Stormin Mormon" > writes: > > > > > >>My Dodge van has 8 cylinders. Eight plugs. Two bucks each. $16. I know > >>that's not a heck of a lot of money, but it hurts to throw them out just > >>cause they have a little bit of carbon on them. > >> > >>How to clean spark plugs? Ideas? > > > > > > Traditionally, sandblasting. Try to find a shop in your area > > that still has a plug sandblaster. > > > ... that charges less than $2.00 a plug of course. Plus the cost > of taking them out, driving in another vehicle to the sandblast > place, etc. Possibly cheaper in the long run to convert to a > good electronic ignition and just change the plugs at the longer > interval this allows. As you'd really want to clean the plugs > and then regap them and then use a new washer to re-install. This web site has a tool designed specifically for your need. http://jcsonlinetoolshed.com/product.php/707/0/ |
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personally I like a nice nail file and get the metal brite, so I know I'm
getting good spark -- We are Many Mark 5:9 "Stormin Mormon" > wrote in message . .. > I've used a wire brush for many years. Can't say as how it's ever given me > problems. > > -- > > Christopher A. Young > Learn more about Jesus > www.lds.org > www.mormons.com > > > "Figjam(cable)" > wrote in message > ... > WRONG !!! > A so called wire brush will render those plugs unuseable buddy ! > Stop, do not pass go ! > Do not claim your minute of fame! > That so called bright idea of useing a wire brush is an idiotic idea. > Unless of coarse you can prove that the carbon from the wire(steel) > will not coat or leave behind traces of carbon on the porcelain? insulator. > Unless one uses a brand new wire brush(stainless wire) > > > Fig > > > > "Don Bruder" > wrote in message > ... > > In article >, > > "Stormin Mormon" > wrote: > > > > > My Dodge van has 8 cylinders. Eight plugs. Two bucks each. $16. I know > > > that's not a heck of a lot of money, but it hurts to throw them out just > > > cause they have a little bit of carbon on them. > > > > > > How to clean spark plugs? Ideas? > > > > There's a sandblaster box made specifically for the purpose. No idea on > > price or who sells 'em. Failing that, a wire brush can usually > > accomplish the job. > > > > -- > > Don Bruder - - New Email policy in effect as of Feb. 21, > 2004. > > Short form: I'm trashing EVERY E-mail that doesn't contain a password in > the > > subject unless it comes from a "whitelisted" (pre-approved by me) address. > > See <http://www.sonic.net/~dakidd/main/contact.html> for full details. > > > |
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I dont know how much spark plugs are in the US (Stuff all Id imagine) but
here in Australia they cost around the $2-$8 mark depending on quality of the plugs. Why not just replace them, even on a V8 the much about factor would far outweigh the cost of the new plugs, even at $5 each what $40 of an instant fix over hours of stuffing around with cleaning them? If you cant afford new plugs then you shouldnt be driving a car on the road, who knows what else your skimping on? Tyres? Suspention parts? Safety issues? "Daniel Joseph Min." > wrote in message link.net... > personally I like a nice nail file and get the metal brite, so I know I'm > getting good spark > > > > -- > We are Many > Mark 5:9 > "Stormin Mormon" > wrote in message > . .. >> I've used a wire brush for many years. Can't say as how it's ever given >> me >> problems. >> >> -- >> >> Christopher A. Young >> Learn more about Jesus >> www.lds.org >> www.mormons.com >> >> >> "Figjam(cable)" > wrote in message >> ... >> WRONG !!! >> A so called wire brush will render those plugs unuseable buddy ! >> Stop, do not pass go ! >> Do not claim your minute of fame! >> That so called bright idea of useing a wire brush is an idiotic idea. >> Unless of coarse you can prove that the carbon from the wire(steel) >> will not coat or leave behind traces of carbon on the porcelain? > insulator. >> Unless one uses a brand new wire brush(stainless wire) >> >> >> Fig >> >> >> >> "Don Bruder" > wrote in message >> ... >> > In article >, >> > "Stormin Mormon" > wrote: >> > >> > > My Dodge van has 8 cylinders. Eight plugs. Two bucks each. $16. I >> > > know >> > > that's not a heck of a lot of money, but it hurts to throw them out > just >> > > cause they have a little bit of carbon on them. >> > > >> > > How to clean spark plugs? Ideas? >> > >> > There's a sandblaster box made specifically for the purpose. No idea on >> > price or who sells 'em. Failing that, a wire brush can usually >> > accomplish the job. >> > >> > -- >> > Don Bruder - - New Email policy in effect as of Feb. > 21, >> 2004. >> > Short form: I'm trashing EVERY E-mail that doesn't contain a password >> > in >> the >> > subject unless it comes from a "whitelisted" (pre-approved by me) > address. >> > See <http://www.sonic.net/~dakidd/main/contact.html> for full details. >> >> >> > > |
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I found that if you heat the plug up with a small torch untill it turns
cherry red but not to the point that it melts makes them look like new out of the box. But I guess their is a risk of cracking the insulator. So far that works great for me. "Stormin Mormon" > wrote in message . .. > My Dodge van has 8 cylinders. Eight plugs. Two bucks each. $16. I know > that's not a heck of a lot of money, but it hurts to throw them out just > cause they have a little bit of carbon on them. > > How to clean spark plugs? Ideas? > > > -- > > Christopher A. Young > Learn more about Jesus > www.lds.org > www.mormons.com > > > |
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K-Mart sels a small sand blaster for spark plugs that works great at
15.00 $ |
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As for me I like to get my money worth. I ran my F150 untill it started
missing, and the tips were worn way up inside the insulator. I dont see how it ran at all. But I did replace the plugs that time. I hope to get anouther 80K out of the new plugs. Even though the plugs were worn down that bad the insulators were still white and looked like new. I cant see throwing a good plug away if its only problem is being fauld with gas or oil. I guess I got my bad habits from being a poor man. I would love to win the lottery. Only problem is I cant afford the tickets Sorry to rush off but its time for me to go and flip some burgers. "Erik-Jan Geniets" > wrote in message ... > > > wrote: > > > > K-Mart sels a small sand blaster for spark plugs that works great at > > 15.00 $ > > Why not just replace the plugs for new one's....? > Kind regards, > Erik-Jan. |
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John Doe Jr wrote: > > As for me I like to get my money worth. I ran my F150 untill it started > missing, and the tips were worn way up inside the insulator. I dont see how > it ran at all. But I did replace the plugs that time. I hope to get anouther > 80K out of the new plugs. Even though the plugs were worn down that bad the > insulators were still white and looked like new. I cant see throwing a good > plug away if its only problem is being fauld with gas or oil. I guess I got > my bad habits from being a poor man. I would love to win the lottery. Only > problem is I cant afford the tickets Sorry to rush off but its time for > me to go and flip some burgers. > Even if you are poor...one sparkplug will be around USD 1,50 I recon or am I wrong here? Erik-Jan. |
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"Erik-Jan Geniets" > wrote in message ... > > > John Doe Jr wrote: > > > > As for me I like to get my money worth. I ran my F150 untill it started > > missing, and the tips were worn way up inside the insulator. I dont see how > > it ran at all. But I did replace the plugs that time. I hope to get anouther > > 80K out of the new plugs. Even though the plugs were worn down that bad the > > insulators were still white and looked like new. I cant see throwing a good > > plug away if its only problem is being fauld with gas or oil. I guess I got > > my bad habits from being a poor man. I would love to win the lottery. Only > > problem is I cant afford the tickets Sorry to rush off but its time for > > me to go and flip some burgers. > > > > Even if you are poor...one sparkplug will be around USD 1,50 I recon or > am I wrong here? > Erik-Jan. plus what you have lost in fuel economy would have paid for new plugs long ago. you are going to stay poor longer at this rate Ron |
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