Spark plug heat range question
I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs for
short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway driving. I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any difference? Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Use only the recommended plug. Going to a hotter plug without some
investigation of what would work first could result in serious piston damage... as in burnt holes in the piston tops. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... >I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs >for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway > driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any > difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Use only the recommended plug. Going to a hotter plug without some
investigation of what would work first could result in serious piston damage... as in burnt holes in the piston tops. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... >I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs >for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway > driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any > difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Use only the recommended plug. Going to a hotter plug without some
investigation of what would work first could result in serious piston damage... as in burnt holes in the piston tops. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... >I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs >for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway > driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any > difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Hotter/colder plug ratings refer to the operating temperatrure of the plug,
they have nothing to due with the engine operating temperature. "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... > I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Hotter/colder plug ratings refer to the operating temperatrure of the plug,
they have nothing to due with the engine operating temperature. "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... > I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Hotter/colder plug ratings refer to the operating temperatrure of the plug,
they have nothing to due with the engine operating temperature. "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... > I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
I think plugs work (self clean without burning up) between 450-800
degrees. Hotter plugs have a longer nose into the cylinder and don't let it transfer heat as fast. Short trips and low speed May keep the plug temp lower and highway driving May keep the temp higher in the range. But, the factory plugs should have a range that'll do just fine for both. Too cold and it'll gum up; too hot and it'll burn up. The best way to check is to pull a plug (checking all at the same time's best) and "read" it. If it's black and sooty, it's too cold (can't get hot enough to burn it off). If it's bone white, blistered; too hot (cleaned in a blast furnace). Tan... it's a beautiful thing. This one's just right. Here's a good link for a more in-depth explanation: http://www.centuryperformance.com/spark.asp Jim P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark plug:) "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... >I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs >for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway > driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any > difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
I think plugs work (self clean without burning up) between 450-800
degrees. Hotter plugs have a longer nose into the cylinder and don't let it transfer heat as fast. Short trips and low speed May keep the plug temp lower and highway driving May keep the temp higher in the range. But, the factory plugs should have a range that'll do just fine for both. Too cold and it'll gum up; too hot and it'll burn up. The best way to check is to pull a plug (checking all at the same time's best) and "read" it. If it's black and sooty, it's too cold (can't get hot enough to burn it off). If it's bone white, blistered; too hot (cleaned in a blast furnace). Tan... it's a beautiful thing. This one's just right. Here's a good link for a more in-depth explanation: http://www.centuryperformance.com/spark.asp Jim P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark plug:) "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... >I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs >for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway > driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any > difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
I think plugs work (self clean without burning up) between 450-800
degrees. Hotter plugs have a longer nose into the cylinder and don't let it transfer heat as fast. Short trips and low speed May keep the plug temp lower and highway driving May keep the temp higher in the range. But, the factory plugs should have a range that'll do just fine for both. Too cold and it'll gum up; too hot and it'll burn up. The best way to check is to pull a plug (checking all at the same time's best) and "read" it. If it's black and sooty, it's too cold (can't get hot enough to burn it off). If it's bone white, blistered; too hot (cleaned in a blast furnace). Tan... it's a beautiful thing. This one's just right. Here's a good link for a more in-depth explanation: http://www.centuryperformance.com/spark.asp Jim P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark plug:) "Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message news:20041011122637.01525.00001827@mb-m17.aol.com... >I remember my old auto/body shop teacher used to say to use hotter plugs >for > short-trip, around town driving and colder plugs for extended freeway > driving. > I'm doing mostly short-trip around town driving w/my '91' XJ now and have > noticed a gas mileage drop, would going to hotter plugs make any > difference? > Would the engine get up to operating temp faster w/hotter plugs? > -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
If that were true you'd be using a Holley carburetor, like all the
Pro-Stock drag racers: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...r_bigpicture2/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Drink wrote: > ><snip> > P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark plug:) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
If that were true you'd be using a Holley carburetor, like all the
Pro-Stock drag racers: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...r_bigpicture2/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Drink wrote: > ><snip> > P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark plug:) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
If that were true you'd be using a Holley carburetor, like all the
Pro-Stock drag racers: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...r_bigpicture2/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Drink wrote: > ><snip> > P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark plug:) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
You're killin' me, Bill:) Can't I get a little somethin' for the
approximate operating temperature of a spark plug? Nice motor, though. "Using a Merlin II block and Dart's famed Big Chief cylinder heads, the big- block of your dreams is only a checkbook away." So true... Jim P.S. I'll have to send you a photo of the motor when it's all done. "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:416B3F8C.675AFA93@cox.net... > If that were true you'd be using a Holley carburetor, like all the > Pro-Stock drag racers: > http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...r_bigpicture2/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Drink wrote: >> >><snip> >> P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark >> plug:) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
You're killin' me, Bill:) Can't I get a little somethin' for the
approximate operating temperature of a spark plug? Nice motor, though. "Using a Merlin II block and Dart's famed Big Chief cylinder heads, the big- block of your dreams is only a checkbook away." So true... Jim P.S. I'll have to send you a photo of the motor when it's all done. "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:416B3F8C.675AFA93@cox.net... > If that were true you'd be using a Holley carburetor, like all the > Pro-Stock drag racers: > http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...r_bigpicture2/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Drink wrote: >> >><snip> >> P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark >> plug:) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
You're killin' me, Bill:) Can't I get a little somethin' for the
approximate operating temperature of a spark plug? Nice motor, though. "Using a Merlin II block and Dart's famed Big Chief cylinder heads, the big- block of your dreams is only a checkbook away." So true... Jim P.S. I'll have to send you a photo of the motor when it's all done. "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:416B3F8C.675AFA93@cox.net... > If that were true you'd be using a Holley carburetor, like all the > Pro-Stock drag racers: > http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...r_bigpicture2/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Drink wrote: >> >><snip> >> P.S. See Bill? I do some homework before I ask how to gap a spark >> plug:) |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Cool.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Drink wrote: > > You're killin' me, Bill:) Can't I get a little somethin' for the > approximate operating temperature of a spark plug? > Nice motor, though. "Using a Merlin II block and Dart's famed Big Chief > cylinder heads, the big- block of your dreams is only a checkbook away." So > true... > Jim > P.S. I'll have to send you a photo of the motor when it's all done. |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Cool.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Drink wrote: > > You're killin' me, Bill:) Can't I get a little somethin' for the > approximate operating temperature of a spark plug? > Nice motor, though. "Using a Merlin II block and Dart's famed Big Chief > cylinder heads, the big- block of your dreams is only a checkbook away." So > true... > Jim > P.S. I'll have to send you a photo of the motor when it's all done. |
Re: Spark plug heat range question
Cool.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Drink wrote: > > You're killin' me, Bill:) Can't I get a little somethin' for the > approximate operating temperature of a spark plug? > Nice motor, though. "Using a Merlin II block and Dart's famed Big Chief > cylinder heads, the big- block of your dreams is only a checkbook away." So > true... > Jim > P.S. I'll have to send you a photo of the motor when it's all done. |
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