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09-15-2020, 05:41 PM | #23 |
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Which NGK would be best in a stock 59AB?
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09-15-2020, 06:28 PM | #24 |
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I overhauled mine about 3000 miles ago , 120# compression, uses no oil I guess I'll buy the 6!
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09-15-2020, 07:31 PM | #27 |
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Hello Anyone use an Autolite 386?
I am useing them on a stock 221 with dual exhaust and an old 30s Roof intake with no heat and two 81 carbs runs fine but last weekend we went on a Toy Run and lots of stop and go,started to run rough so I detoured on to the hyway for a couple of miles and it cleared right up? I might just try some B6L Thanks |
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09-16-2020, 12:22 PM | #30 |
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What Gap is used on the B6L NGK plugs?
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The B6L is equivalent in heat range and operation wise to the 216 and the Champion H-10 The difference in the NGK is they will perform much better compared to the other two. At least thats what I experience when comparing the three in equal / identical applications. For gap .035 Ronnieroadster
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09-16-2020, 08:55 PM | #32 |
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OK, I am always questioning. So for my stock, but 12v 221 I want to set my plug gaps to .035? Hoping to pick them up on Saturday if the smoke clears up enough to find the Napa store.
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Personally I wouldn't use a gap as big as .035. The HT side of the ignition can be a weak point and the spark will try and go anywhere except across that plug gap. It takes a lot more energy to jump a 35 thou gap than a 25 thou gap.
I have always used the autolite 216s. They work ok for me. I will probably try some NGKs next time, but I can't see how they will be better. As long as they work ok they will be as good as the 216s. You need to have a plug type that is giving problems to then state that the replacements are an improvement. NGK are a quality brand though and are an OEM supplier to the automotive industry. Mart. |
09-17-2020, 07:56 AM | #34 |
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I've been using the B4L also, helps with a little cam to keep them clean.
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Not 100% certain but I was always under assumption that plug gap for points is different from electronic ignition around .010” smaller? .030” points .040” electronic. Depending on the system? And magnetos even smaller? Say .025”? Just asking
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I switched to H10’s because I had three electrodes pull out of the 216’s. Never thought to use NGK, but I’ll give them a try next time I swap plugs....... Mark
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Mart the plug gap at .035 if its a 6 volt system or 12 volt would only be the weak point of the HT side of the ignition circuit if the plug wires being used are junk. Since many of us have had problems with both the 216 and the H-10 stating the NGK replacements are an improvement is exactly what we are doing. Ronnieroadster
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As for me it was the crappy plug wires. I learned a lesson about path of least resistance, and now I want the best HT side I can conjure up. Best plugs, best gap etc,.
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What gap should be used on B6L NGK plugs in a EAB stock Flathead
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