Hi, Paul and All.
IMHE, NGK plugs seem less prone to fouling than Champion, in my '72 BGT and
especially in my Tr*m*h 2.5 PI. Please note, this is not a suggested
solution for the man's problem, merely an observation.
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----- Original Message -----
From: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
To: <MGBBRENDA@aol.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: Foul Plugs
> Can't say I've heard of 'NYK9' plugs but anything based on N9 should be
OK.
> Are all four fouling the same amount? Sounds very rich. What techniques
> did you use to set up the SUs? You might like to have a look at the
> web-site below - select 'Spanners' and 'SU Carbs'.
>
> PaulH
> http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <MGBBRENDA@aol.com>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2000 9:17 PM
> Subject: Foul Plugs
>
>
> > I need some help to determine why my 77 B spark plugs are fouling.
First,
> I
> > just switched from a Weber to twin SU's (HS-4's). The plugs were
already
> > fouling (black soot). The choke was sticking open on the Weber and I
> already
> > had a complete SU set up ready. Changed the carbs, but still getting
> black
> > fouling (not oily). Since I have an electronic ignition, thought it
might
> be
> > a problem with the ignition. Put on a new coil and new ignition
amplifier
> > module (was for another B of mine). Got those changed and for the first
> few
> > minutes, the car accelerates and idles great, but as soon as the B gets
up
> to
> > temperature, it cuts out, and fouls the plugs. I am using Champion NYK9
> > spark plugs. I hesitate to adjust the jets on the SU's, only because I
> took
> > them off of a B that was running great.
> > Please let me know what else I should consider looking at.
> >
> > Brenda McCarty
> > 1977 B (daily driver)
> > 1979 B (my husbands daily driver)
> > 1969 B (my project car that will be street legal/race prepared-will be
> > finished by October)
> > 1969 B (project car-to be restored for my parents for their wedding
> > anniversary next year).
>
>
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