Spark Plug Replacement

kiltsup · Post by **kiltsup** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:55 pm

Any suggestions on brand for spark plug replacement? Platinum, etc?

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:57 pm

I just use whatever I can get nothing special just the right heat range.....
I use Champion XN9Y on my 318's with 35 thou gap

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:39 pm

champions are a good plug, just don't go hotter than what's called for if you're runnin' corn-gas you could get a spark-knock

dollarbill · Post by **dollarbill** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:08 pm

My 78 F30 Express LM318's have RN12YC and I have never questioned it. Should I use a different one? We are on 10% Ethanol here.

I am about to replace all of my plugs - my Chiropractor has offered to pay for the plugs - he is pretty certain he is going to get at least 5 visits out of me from replacing those plugs...

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:14 pm

I use the AC Delco MR43T in my boat. It's a marine resistor with a special shell. Helps keep the plug from rusting out...

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:45 pm

dollarbill wrote:My 78 F30 Express LM318's have RN12YC and I have never questioned it. Should I use a different one? We are on 10% Ethanol here.

I am about to replace all of my plugs - my Chiropractor has offered to pay for the plugs - he is pretty certain he is going to get at least 5 visits out of me from replacing those plugs...

That is hotter than mine and I run no ethanol.... I would use cooler say 9. I believe mine is the Chrysler recommended.

dollarbill · Post by **dollarbill** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:25 pm

What is the difference? (to a layman)

What gap are they supposed to be? I guess I should have asked questions when the mechanic changed them a two seasons ago.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:38 pm

Look back at my initial post all the info is there including gap!

turtlem1969 · Post by **turtlem1969** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:02 pm

I know this is off topic, but, just wanted to tell ready123 that's a nice pic you have in your signature.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:43 pm

Thanks... much love and effort has been spent on her.

dollarbill · Post by **dollarbill** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:50 am

I missed that. I am glad my former mechanic moved to Florida because I recall the gap being less than that on the plugs that are in there.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:36 am

My info is from the Chrysler engine manual (plug type and gap).... now I use no ethanol fuel and am not sure if ethanol requires any gap change, I would not expect that but....

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So are those the recommended plugs for a Chrysler 318LM

Thanks