Re: Plug chops

[FJ510]

i heard (and it could have been rumours) that all the Gen III chev motors have to have plugs changed when they're cold coz they strip threads.  over in the USA they supposedly have all their engine helicoil'd before they're put in the car coudl be a rumour, could be true ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Rudd To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 8:52 PM Subject: RE: Plug chops Mick,   This was a big problem in early motor cycles but i've removed a lot of hot plugs out of alloy heads on Dattos & Toys etc and never hurt a thread yet. Mind you I always spray some WD40 or eq on the plug before I re-fit it - don't ask my why I do this, just a habit.   regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of mick ralph Sent: Sunday, 10 February 2002 11:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Plug chops As an ex m/cycle (2 stroke) race mechanic I've always relied on this tried and proven method of checking mixture in the combustion chamber. Many years ago I had a bad run with spark plug threads in the Datto A87 head and I was advised NOT to remove spark plugs when the engine is hot as the threads tend to distort and destroy themselves. Is this true? I only ever pull the plugs cold now but i would sorely love to do a few HOT 'plug chops' and have a good look. Also thinking about fitting an 02 gauge any thoughts? cheers Mick     --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------