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Re: Cleaning fouled plugs

To: Elton Clark <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
Subject: Re: Cleaning fouled plugs
From: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 13:25:13 -0600
The easiest cleaning method that I have found is to heat the plug 
insulator (inside) with a propane torch. Heat until the electrodes are 
red but don't melt them. It burns off the carbon & gunk just like it 
would do in the engine. Blow out any loose ash after the plug cools.

Dave Russell

Elton Clark wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Conrad"
> 
>>During the process of tuning my kit car engine, I now have about 40
>>brand new but fouled spark plugs. Bit of a waste - any cheapish ways of
>>bringing these back to life?
> 
> 
> If it's just oil-fouling, a spritz with spray-can carburetor cleaner will
> work . . how'd you foul 40 spark plugs?

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