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(Message started by: derekne on Mar 24^th, 2005, 10:57am)

Title: Spark plugs
Post by derekne on Mar 24^th, 2005, 10:57am

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.
Thanks ...
Derek

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 24^th, 2005, 11:00am

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 ;D)

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by derekne on Mar 24^th, 2005, 11:39am

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.
Ps
Dont do what I did and fit them in. Then think o shoot I havent changed the gap. :-[
What a load of extra hassel. :(

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by Richard on Mar 24^th, 2005, 1:07pm

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.

Title: Re: Spark plugs for 2.3 16 valve
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 8^th, 2005, 11:16am

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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/scorpio_man/DSCN0605.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/scorpio_man/DSCN0604.jpg

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by wudz on Apr 11^th, 2005, 12:00am

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..

Cheers

John

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by bigmaltwo on Apr 12^th, 2005, 2:50am

pretty sure it's 1.0 mm

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 12^th, 2005, 6:06am

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.

regards

Title: Re: Spark plugs for 2.3 16 valve
Post by derekne on Apr 12^th, 2005, 8:32pm

on 04/08/05 at 11:16:30, scorpio_man wrote:

hi there
derek, if you see this, how is your car running with them?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/scorpio_man/DSCN0604.jpg[/img]

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.

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 12^th, 2005, 10:08pm

hi derek

yes, mine seem fine with them as well.

regards

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by EinA on Apr 15^th, 2005, 6:51pm

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

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by derekne on Apr 15^th, 2005, 11:59pm

If you could get a product for 50 pounds. Then have a simular product that does exactilly the same job for allot less money which would you go for?
::)

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by EinA on Apr 16^th, 2005, 3:30pm

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

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 16^th, 2005, 4:37pm

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!!! ;D

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by Steve_S on Apr 28^th, 2005, 3:03am

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.