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Old 11-28-2020, 03:24 PM   #1
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Hey guys... So I have an original set of Champion 48-12405-A2, 6 COM Flathead spark plugs. From the little bit of info I can find on them looks like they are for earlier flatheads. Will these plugs work fine on a ‘45 59AB? See attached photos. Thanks so much for the info!
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Old 11-28-2020, 03:59 PM   #2
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Default Re: Original Champion Flathead Spark Plug Question

'45 used 14mm plugs, are they 14mm? or 18mm which is '37 and older
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Old 11-28-2020, 04:05 PM   #3
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Hey guys... So I have an original set of Champion 48-12405-A2, 6 COM Flathead spark plugs. From the little bit of info I can find on them looks like they are for earlier flatheads. Will these plugs work fine on a ‘45 59AB? See attached photos. Thanks so much for the info!
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Hey guys... So I have an original set of Champion 48-12405-A2, 6 COM Flathead spark plugs. From the little bit of info I can find on them looks like they are for earlier flatheads. Will these plugs work fine on a ‘45 59AB? See attached photos. Thanks so much for the info!
They're not even the correct thread size . . . you need 14mm.
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Just run NGK B6L plugs
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Old 11-29-2020, 05:54 PM   #6
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Bored & stroked has it right, these plugs are great !
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Old 11-29-2020, 06:10 PM   #7
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Hey guys... So I have an original set of Champion 48-12405-A2, 6 COM Flathead spark plugs.
You would probably be quite surprised at what that NOS set would be worth to a true restorer. Don't just use them in something 'cuz they fit! DD
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That is the correct plug for a 1960 John Deere 630 .
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Old 11-29-2020, 11:35 PM   #9
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That is the correct plug for a 1960 John Deere 630 .

And it only requires two!
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That is the correct plug for a 1960 John Deere 630 .
You sure, David? That looks like a '35 Ford part number. DD
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They look a little short and fat compared to the J 10 or H 10 Champions we always used in the flatheads from 39 up. Still running some ancient Champions like that in the 52 Merc. and they work fine.
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Old 11-30-2020, 11:49 AM   #12
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The parts book shows Spark plug-heavy duty service cars (No. 6 Com'l) 1935-36
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