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derekne
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Spark plugs
« on: Mar 24th, 2005, 10:57am » |
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Hello,
Can anyone tell me what the spark plug gap is for my LPG ford scorp 2.3. I know it has to be a shorter gap but not sure how big.
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Derek
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #1 on: Mar 24th, 2005, 11:00am » |
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hi there
0.8mm to 0.9mm will be fine.
what make/type of plug did you go for? i'm due a change soon (been saying that for ages now  )
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #2 on: Mar 24th, 2005, 11:39am » |
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The plugs are called "Laser platinum" premium. They are made from NGK spark plug co.LTD. They are double platinum. I believe they are made in Japan.
Thank you very much.
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Dont do what I did and fit them in. Then think o shoot I havent changed the gap. 
What a load of extra hassel. 
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Richard
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Modern plugs if bought for the car are normally set to the correct gap, but still worth a check before you put them in i suppose.
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scorpio_man
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Re: Spark plugs for 2.3 16 valve
« Reply #4 on: Apr 8th, 2005, 11:16am » |
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hi there
well, i've bought the ngk plugs as well. just about to fit them. one thing you need to check is the gap size! you could drive a bus through it! i think they're a bit special, so i'll only close it a bit, maybe 0.9mm to 1.0mm. on petrol you might get away with leaving it alone.
derek, if you see this, how is your car running with them?
cost £27 inc VAT for the 4 (local parts shop). listed for the 2.9 24 valve as well.
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wudz
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #5 on: Apr 11th, 2005, 12:00am » |
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Hi,
Anybody after PFR6B plugs look on Ebay, I have just purchased a set for £22.00 with free postage. Seems like a bargain to me...His feedback seems OK..
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John
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #6 on: Apr 12th, 2005, 2:50am » |
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pretty sure it's 1.0 mm
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #7 on: Apr 12th, 2005, 6:06am » |
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hi there
1.0mm is for the standard platinum plugs.
these new double platinum ones are 1.1mm and when using LPG you need to close it a bit to around 0.9 to 1.0mm.
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Re: Spark plugs for 2.3 16 valve
« Reply #8 on: Apr 12th, 2005, 8:32pm » |
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on Apr 8th, 2005, 11:16am, scorpio_man wrote:
oops!!!
I havnt been on in a couple of days sorry for the delay.
My 2.3 DOHC is running nice with those spark plugs in.
Nice and sweet. Now the gap has been reduced.
Regards...
Derek.
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #9 on: Apr 12th, 2005, 10:08pm » |
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hi derek
yes, mine seem fine with them as well.
regards
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EinA
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #10 on: Apr 15th, 2005, 6:51pm » |
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Hi Scorpio_man,
I seem to remember you were going to try Iridum?
I've been running my scorpio(lpg) since 6/12/04 on NGK Iridum plugs. Every thing seems to be running fine.
Maybe the cost of 53 pounds put you off?
David
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EinA
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #12 on: Apr 16th, 2005, 3:30pm » |
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do tell me about this product 
The reason I went for Iridum is because LPG burns hotter and produces more wear and tear on the spark plugs. So accordingly Iridum being harder material then they last better.
David
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #13 on: Apr 16th, 2005, 4:37pm » |
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hi there
i went for the double platimum because that's what my local shop had and i'd remembered derek had fitted them.
btw i only needed 4! 2 cheaper than you!!!
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Steve_S
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #14 on: Apr 28th, 2005, 3:03am » |
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I Use NGK triple electrode plugs for LPG running, 20 k and not as much as a hic-up. Platinum plugs may not run well in hi performance engines using LPG, certainly I would not recommend them in the 24v.
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