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kenparker · 12-07-2017, 09:05 AM

here is an article i wrote for our local newsletter. it might help someone understand hot plugs and cold plugs. ken

HoarseWhisperer · 12-07-2017, 09:14 AM

3X at .035" gap on standard head.
3X at .030" gap on 5.5 head.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-07-2017, 11:37 AM

HOW??? do you "restore" plugs??? Just clean them???? IF they're burned away & tired, just CAN them or use them for FISHING Weights or hang one on your Mirror or Key Ring--LOL
Bill Runninggood

Purdy Swoft · 12-07-2017, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob-A

Mr. Swoft, A "Blast from the Past". How are your doing I haven't seen you on here in a while?

Bob-A

Hello Bob ,
Its been over two years since I posted here . I'm slowly getting over a cold but otherwise doing Purdy good . When I read your post about the W 18 Champion plugs and the Flame thrower coil I couldn't resist posting. Its good to see you here !!! I hope that you and yours are doing good .
Your friend Purdy .

Bob-A · 12-09-2017, 08:55 AM

Purdy,

Good to hear from you and hope you and yours are all okay too.

I still owe you one for that Simmons throttle shaft you gave me!

I'm giving a Pertronix 40111 coil to a good friend for Christmas. I'm even going to say I
will install it for him. To prove to him it is the way to go, for Model-A's
on the go!

Take care and please continue passing on all the Model-A wisdom you have.

Bob-A

Purdy Swoft · 12-09-2017, 12:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob-A

Purdy,

Good to hear from you and hope you and yours are all okay too.

I still owe you one for that Simmons throttle shaft you gave me!

I'm giving a Pertronix 40111 coil to a good friend for Christmas. I'm even going to say I
will install it for him. To prove to him it is the way to go, for Model-A's
on the go!

Take care and please continue passing on all the Model-A wisdom you have.

Bob-A

Bob,
Thanks for the kind words !!! You are one of the best ever and you know your stuff . The guy that you will be giving the Pertronix coil to is lucky to have you for a friend !!!!!!! Heres wishing you and yopurs a merry Christmas and a happy new year .
Purdy

Y-Blockhead · 12-12-2017, 11:57 PM

I have been running my PerTronix 40611 Flame Thrower since Purdy recommended it ~3 years ago.

Beater · 12-13-2017, 02:44 PM

soooo, a sorta new to A guy here. is the 3X still available or parts available? or is it a swapmeet thing ?

Y-Blockhead · 12-13-2017, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Beater

soooo, a sorta new to A guy here. is the 3X still available or parts available? or is it a swapmeet thing ?

The "new" 3X (Champion 429) is available, cost ~ $30.00-40.00 per, depending on where you buy them.

Cheapest I have seen them lately in Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Plug...+3x+spark+plug

SeaSlugs · 12-13-2017, 03:47 PM

They do show up on amazon once in awhile for $16 a plug... Just gotta watch closely. Its happened a few times over the years. I got my 4 haha.

Beater · 12-13-2017, 08:02 PM

ok so obviously still being made then. what about internals if a fellow finds a original set that need refurbishment?

29er · 12-14-2017, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob-A

Champion W-18's with a Pertronix Flame-Thrower coil.

Yeow-za!

Bob-A

Like Purdy once said: "Power you can feel in the seat of your pants"!

(I'm REAL glad he said that, too, because I was wondering if I was having issues with my 'Depends')

burner31 · 12-15-2017, 07:33 AM

I just bought...I mean Santa is getting me the Pertronix Flame-Thrower coil, because I've been a very good boy this year.
I run the W-18's, but I found a new 3X plug online for $15 (free shipping), just need three more.

12-07-2017, 09:14 AM	#42
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Which plug do you run? 3X at .035" gap on standard head. 3X at .030" gap on 5.5 head. __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)

12-07-2017, 11:37 AM	#43
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Which plug do you run? HOW??? do you "restore" plugs??? Just clean them???? IF they're burned away & tired, just CAN them or use them for FISHING Weights or hang one on your Mirror or Key Ring--LOL Bill Runninggood __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 12-07-2017 at 11:39 AM. Reason: MISPELD A WURD

12-09-2017, 08:55 AM	#45
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,192	Re: Which plug do you run? Purdy, Good to hear from you and hope you and yours are all okay too. I still owe you one for that Simmons throttle shaft you gave me! I'm giving a Pertronix 40111 coil to a good friend for Christmas. I'm even going to say I will install it for him. To prove to him it is the way to go, for Model-A's on the go! Take care and please continue passing on all the Model-A wisdom you have. Bob-A

12-12-2017, 11:57 PM	#47
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 7,293	Re: Which plug do you run? I have been running my PerTronix 40611 Flame Thrower since Purdy recommended it ~3 years ago.

12-13-2017, 02:44 PM	#48
Beater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 582	Re: Which plug do you run? soooo, a sorta new to A guy here. is the 3X still available or parts available? or is it a swapmeet thing ?

12-13-2017, 03:47 PM	#50
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Which plug do you run? They do show up on amazon once in awhile for $16 a plug... Just gotta watch closely. Its happened a few times over the years. I got my 4 haha. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

12-13-2017, 08:02 PM	#51
Beater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 582	Re: Which plug do you run? ok so obviously still being made then. what about internals if a fellow finds a original set that need refurbishment?

12-15-2017, 07:33 AM	#53
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,479	Re: Which plug do you run? I just bought...I mean Santa is getting me the Pertronix Flame-Thrower coil, because I've been a very good boy this year. I run the W-18's, but I found a new 3X plug online for $15 (free shipping), just need three more. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B