[FC] RE: Corvanatics digest, Vol 1 #347 - 6 msgs
Steve Turner
corvanatics@corvair.org
Tue Mar 2 21:20:03 2004
Thanks for the info on spark plugs. I have wondered about the 'best' for
our Corvairs too. Also what about the use of the 'extended life' oils for
our older cars? Such as the Valvoline etc. Thanks in advance for the info.
Steve
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>Subject: Corvanatics digest, Vol 1 #347 - 6 msgs
>Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 12:00:04 -0500
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>Today's Topics:
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> 1. Re: Blower fan question (VairMech@aol.com)
> 2. Re: <VV> Best Spark Plugs? (VairMech@aol.com)
> 3. Re: <VV> Best Spark Plugs? (Bryan Blackwell)
> 4. Re: Best Spark Plugs? (vernmcintosh@eoni.com)
> 5. Re: Best Spark Plugs? (Thomas L. Gwyther)
> 6. Re: Re: <VV> Best Spark Plugs? (N2VZD@aol.com)
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>Message: 1
>From: VairMech@aol.com
>Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:43:27 EST
>Subject: Re: [FC] Blower fan question
>To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>Reply-To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>
>In a message dated 3/1/2004 9:58:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>krupross@sunwave.net writes:
>Check this pic from the WCC Hall of Shame....
>http://www.westerncanadacorsa.com/HallofShame/meyers.htm
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> This fan looks like it had something physical go through it. BUT, look
>at
>the broken fin on the left side. See the dark area on the outside edge?
>This
>was corroded or broken a long time ago.
> Ken Hand
>
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>Message: 2
>From: VairMech@aol.com
>Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:54:48 EST
>To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>Subject: [FC] Re: <VV> Best Spark Plugs?
>Reply-To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>
>In a message dated 3/2/2004 12:34:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>greenbriergoon@hotmail.com writes:
>I have been using Bosch W8AC spark plugs in my van for a while now. They
>seem to get fouled alot and require alot of engine revving to burn off the
>stuff enough to drive when the engine is cold. Maybe it's a problem with
>the carbs.
>
>I hear that NGK makes some great 'vair plugs but I don't know which ones
>are
>best for my van.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> If your van is an 80hp then it need the equivalent of the 46FF plug.
>The
>W8AC is the equivalent of a 44FF, you need a hotter plug.
> I don't have any suggestions for numbers right here but that is the
>cure.
>Maybe you should drive harder? BIG GRIN!
> Ken Hand
>
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>Message: 3
>Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 08:59:28 -0500
>Cc: corvanatics@corvair.org, virtualvairs@corvair.org
>To: "* Greenbrier Goon *" <greenbriergoon@hotmail.com>
>From: Bryan Blackwell <bryan@skiblack.com>
>Subject: [FC] Re: <VV> Best Spark Plugs?
>Reply-To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>
>If this is a 102 or 110 then those plugs should work ok, if a 95 or 80,
>then too cold as others have said. Otherwise I'd consider the carbs
>first. I have compiled some of the plugs VVers have used at:
>
>http://autoxer.skiblack.com/tools.html
>
>I personally have NGK B5HS plugs in our GB with a 110/PG, the van runs
>well and they looked good when I checked them.
>
>--Bryan
>
>On Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at 12:33 AM, * Greenbrier Goon * wrote:
>
> > I have been using Bosch W8AC spark plugs in my van for a while now.
> > They seem to get fouled alot and require alot of engine revving to
> > burn off the stuff enough to drive when the engine is cold. Maybe
> > it's a problem with the carbs.
> >
> > I hear that NGK makes some great 'vair plugs but I don't know which
> > ones are best for my van.
> >
> > Charles
>
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>Message: 4
>From: "" <vernmcintosh@eoni.com>
>To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>Subject: Re: [FC] Best Spark Plugs?
>Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 08:00:42 -0800
>Reply-To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>
>I use AC44FF, as GM intended. Doesn't everyone?
>
>Vern McIntosh
>Bend, Oregon
>
>Subject: [FC] Best Spark Plugs?
>
> > Hey everybody:
> >
> > I have been using Bosch W8AC spark plugs in my van for a while now.
>They
> > seem to get fouled alot and require alot of engine revving to burn off
>the
> > stuff enough to drive when the engine is cold. Maybe it's a problem
>with
> > the carbs.
> >
> > I hear that NGK makes some great 'vair plugs but I don't know which ones
>are
> > best for my van.
> >
> > Charles
>
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>Message: 5
>From: "Thomas L. Gwyther" <gwyth@sisna.com>
>To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
>Subject: Re: [FC] Best Spark Plugs?
>Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 09:21:26 -0700
>Reply-To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>
>I use Bosch W8AP (platinum) I have for years I even tried Bosch supers but
>nothing else I have tried compares.
>
>I used to have a slight oil fouling problem, "platinums" cured it (I used a
>small amount of oil) I put them in most everything I have, not just
>Corvairs.
>
>Thomas L. Gwyther, rampside@sisna.com
>'61 Corvair Rampside (Trying to customize while driving daily)
>http://users.sisna.com/gwyth10
>
>
> > > Hey everybody:
> > >
> > > I have been using Bosch W8AC spark plugs in my van for a while now.
>They
> > > seem to get fouled alot and require alot of engine revving to burn off
>the
> > > stuff enough to drive when the engine is cold. Maybe it's a problem
>with
> > > the carbs.
> > >
> > > I hear that NGK makes some great 'vair plugs but I don't know which
>ones
>are
> > > best for my van.
> > >
> > > Charles
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>Message: 6
>From: N2VZD@aol.com
>Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 11:53:41 EST
>Subject: Re: [FC] Re: <VV> Best Spark Plugs?
>To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>Reply-To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>
>i think the b5hs plugs are the old number for the ones i run. they seem to
>do the job. regards tim colson
>
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