An Idea For The Spark Plug Problems
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From: Louisanna
An Idea For The Spark Plug Problems
I didnt want to take over anyone's thread so I started this one. We all know the problems with the spark plugs on our engines with carbon build up on the spark plug shaft. Now i was thinking, why cant regular plugs be put in? I'm sure the current plug design was to get the electrode into the combustion chamber but what would happen if a regular plug was used? You would still get the explosion into the cylinder, just wouldnt get the build up on the plug. Thoughts and ideas about this? Maybe one of you all know more about why Ford chose this design for a spark plug. 
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Not a bad thought. But here's a thought. What about running a couple of tankfuls of high grade gas with a bottle or two of something like Gumout Regaine, or maybe Seafoam to blow the carbon deposits out of the combustion chamber, and away from the plugs if indeed carbon buildup on the plug shaft is the problem.
If that is the cause, then it really would appear to be a serious engineering flaw on Ford's part. Perhaps a better reinforced, thinner shaft extending into the head might be a better idea?
If that is the cause, then it really would appear to be a serious engineering flaw on Ford's part. Perhaps a better reinforced, thinner shaft extending into the head might be a better idea?
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Not a bad thought. But here's a thought. What about running a couple of tankfuls of high grade gas with a bottle or two of something like Gumout Regaine, or maybe Seafoam to blow the carbon deposits out of the combustion chamber, and away from the plugs if indeed carbon buildup on the plug shaft is the problem.
If that is the cause, then it really would appear to be a serious engineering flaw on Ford's part. Perhaps a better reinforced, thinner shaft extending into the head might be a better idea?
If that is the cause, then it really would appear to be a serious engineering flaw on Ford's part. Perhaps a better reinforced, thinner shaft extending into the head might be a better idea?
Good point, a thinner shaft might work, the Seafoam or Gumout not too sure about. I'm thinking the problem is due to not enough "air flow" I guess we can call it, around the plug to keep the deposits from building. If we cant get flow around the plug would the Seafoam or Gumout or even high grade gas be able to get around it?
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I thought there already was a replacement plug for the 3v motors???
Later...
Bruce
*EDIT*
Sorry only available or the 3V 4.6 Mustang GT.
http://www.steeda.com/products/brisk...ugs_silver.php
Later...
Bruce
*EDIT*
Sorry only available or the 3V 4.6 Mustang GT.
http://www.steeda.com/products/brisk...ugs_silver.php
Last edited by Black 2000; Jun 10, 2007 at 11:30 PM.
