> -----Original Message-----
> From: dynamic@transport.com [SMTP:dynamic@transport.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 22, 1997 4:35 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Poorly running TR6, more clues?
>
> >I have always found that the BPR5ES plugs are better for the TR6 -
> they
> >are the true equivalent heat range to the RN12YC. I have had best
> luck
> >with NGK of all tried, and they are inexpensive. The racers love
> them,
> >too. BTW, how did the plug on the #1 cylinder look when you inspected
> it
> >before??
>
>
> Thank you for the recommendation. I discovered the misfiring #1 spark
> plug
> at idle when I tried to hook up the timing light... the flashes from
> the
> timing light were very few and far between. The other plug wires
> produced
> rapid and steady flashes, as expected. At that point I pulled the
> plug and
> it looked quite black. Dry, but black and sooty. This made sense
> since it
> wasn't firing very well. Otherwise the plugs generally look clean,
> dry and
> white/tan... more white than tan, honestly. I don't feel I've EVER
> been
> able to richen the mixture quite enough. (Worn throttle shafts, I'm
> sure)
> Plugs, cap and rotor are on the way!!
>
Another thing to try is to see if one of the other wires can be switched
with the # wire to see if the behavior persists in the plug or in the
wire. With #1 it may be the longest wire so it might be hard to swap
with another one but if possible it's worth a shot imo.
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
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