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Old 08-05-2021, 08:41 PM   #1
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Default 59AB spark plug choice

Autolite 216 or Champion D21? What’s everyone’s best choice? Thanks!
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Old 08-05-2021, 11:35 PM   #2
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I like autolite plugs, mostly because champion does not make a 18mm plug with a screw top for us early motor dudes. Lot of guys are using 14mm NGK plugs and like them also.
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Umm, never saw a 59A with 18mm plugs.
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Umm, never saw a 59A with 18mm plugs.

Early flathead guys. Not them fancy 59a and 8ba motors Dennis.
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Old 08-06-2021, 07:43 AM   #5
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"Tinker", look at the title of the thread.
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:11 AM   #6
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Autolite or NGK. Heat range for heat range, the NGK's run slightly cooler. Forget Champion!!!
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Old 08-06-2021, 08:22 AM   #7
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Default Re: 59AB spark plug choice

When I first got my '39 p/u with an 8ba I used Champion H-10's as called for in my Motors Manual. Never had any issues but always chuckled that ones I bought at the parts store came individually packaged and labeled as lawn mower plugs. Down the road I installed the Autolite 216's that I'm currently running. I can honestly say I don't really see any noticeable difference between the two. I think plug brand like oil types are a personal decision. JMO
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Old 08-06-2021, 09:46 AM   #8
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I’ve one or two plugs out of different sets of Autolite 216’s where the electrode pulled right out of the plug. I switched to Champs H10 but I am going with NGK from advice on this Forum next time…….. Mark
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Old 08-06-2021, 02:12 PM   #9
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I use Champion RJ14YC in my '47. They have a long snout that reduces the common oil fouling of the H-10s. I know that Champions have gotten a poor reputation, but I changed to the RJs 25 years ago, and they have been fine.
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Old 08-06-2021, 03:13 PM   #10
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I prefer autolite because they have rolled not cut threads.
Best for aluminum heads.
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Old 08-07-2021, 03:16 PM   #11
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25 years ago is a lot of water under the bridge
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