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Re: Spark plugs

To: Michael Cline <mcline@c4.com>
Subject: Re: Spark plugs
From: Martin Libhart <mlibhart@feist.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 1997 16:18:00 -0500
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <33E78353.6551@c4.com>
Michael Cline wrote:
> 
> I am confused! I have a 1971 TR-6, what spark plugs should I use? I see
> in my Bently manual on page 32 it states "N-12Y (N-9Y on 1973-1976
> cars)", is this correct? Other catalogs contradict this, such as
> TRF....N-12Y "hotter plug may be better for later cars with emission
> controls") What should I use in my '71 and why?
> 
> Mike Cline
> 1971 TR-6

Mike:

Use the N12Y or equivalent.  N9Y was correct for the injected cars.
While I have no financial interest, etc. etc. in any plug mfr., I might
add that after MUCH testing in my TR6, I have found the NGK BPR5ES plug
to be my preference, and it's also one of the least expensive.

Martin Libhart
1972 TR6 (driver)
1970 Spitfire Mk.3 (under the knife)

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