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Dark coloring, such as heavy black wet or dry deposits, can indicate an overly rich condition, too cold a heat range spark plug, a possible vacuum leak, low compression, overly retarded timing or too large a plug gap. 0000128076 00000 n 0000072972 00000 n hÞb``°g`(b`g`= Ȁ ‚¬l,7v…500|;À€8ª\íI½‘ò\¶ò‡b—¥ê pdt€ DaZ˜Ó 6 ¬†b5VQ YÇàÃàÅ`͐#“(Y%¹B¢A2Cª—ч1ˆIˆñ8ƒc ãNCƕL‚zŒ*Œ‘ÜGn3èݬ ԕÏiÉ[ÍÚÍ`Îà͐4UƒQ(ã‡D¡ña´0ˆf>ÀÈÎh´:Ÿ‘!!3€ÄNaHbHdHfȋd2nfÈg4ّ`2L:3¸Cñd†r ®t†` h2XB¦u¥Åó-1t'I †W@üˆßAÙoA4û1öcœ×;€iã¯ÁtèÉ¥ š£þT$û/ö_œôÀ⹗÷0H0à¼â Ø`b`à6‚‹º0ðšòiF Þ ` šùe 0000122215 00000 n 0000132896 00000 n 0000123327 00000 n 20 0 obj<>stream 0000033139 00000 n 0000132624 00000 n 0000026264 00000 n 0000124227 00000 n 0 0000028123 00000 n Spark Plugs Usually Die a Slow Death. <<25d09b8a0cde5f47b0004ea3112f59f8>]>> 0000039630 00000 n Spark plug conditions Normal Carbon-fouled Oil-fouled Severe centre electrode wear ... conductive and causes misfiring. 0000075903 00000 n 0000131843 00000 n 0000131921 00000 n 0000064545 00000 n If the tip temperature is higher than 850°C the spark plug will overheat which may cause the ceramic around the centre electrode to blister and the electrodes to melt. Since they are continuously in use while an engine is running, they have a natural shelf life and can wear out. Cause: Incorrect mixture setting (carburetor fuel injection); mixture too rich, air filter very dirty, automatic choke not in order or manual choke pulled too long, mainly short-distance driving, … Tags: NGK , reading your spark plugs , Spark Plugs 0000037553 00000 n 0000031089 00000 n 0000136952 00000 n 0000121471 00000 n 0000139471 00000 n endstream endobj 19 0 obj<> endobj 21 0 obj<> endobj 22 0 obj<>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 23 0 obj<> endobj 24 0 obj<> endobj 25 0 obj<> endobj 26 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 4 71 0 R] endobj 27 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 8 70 0 R] endobj 28 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 8 69 0 R] endobj 29 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 5 68 0 R] endobj 30 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 4 67 0 R] endobj 31 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 4 66 0 R] endobj 32 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 6 65 0 R] endobj 33 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 4 64 0 R] endobj 34 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 6 63 0 R] endobj 35 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 7 62 0 R] endobj 36 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 8 61 0 R] endobj 37 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 7 60 0 R] endobj 38 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 5 59 0 R] endobj 39 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 6 58 0 R] endobj 40 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 7 57 0 R] endobj 41 0 obj[/Indexed 48 0 R 13 56 0 R] endobj 42 0 obj<> endobj 43 0 obj<> endobj 44 0 obj<>stream 0000420236 00000 n Normal. 0000048733 00000 n 0000130787 00000 n You’ll need to fix this problem quickly before the engine is affected too much. Oil will form heavy black wet oily deposits on the spark plugs. 0000000016 00000 n 0000034073 00000 n 0000043043 00000 n 0000131567 00000 n 0000003933 00000 n 0000007938 00000 n 0000125889 00000 n 0000074661 00000 n 0000024865 00000 n 0000011920 00000 n 0000041034 00000 n 0000306471 00000 n 0000123611 00000 n 0000121932 00000 n 0000038743 00000 n 18 0 obj <> endobj 0000122638 00000 n 0000064642 00000 n 0000017112 00000 n 0000076901 00000 n 0000011108 00000 n 0000074777 00000 n 0000131215 00000 n 0000042854 00000 n 0000033717 00000 n 0000032251 00000 n 0000074291 00000 n 6. The combined hesitation and surging could indicate a spark plug problem. 0000006229 00000 n 4) Bad Piston 0000040414 00000 n 0000184373 00000 n Under the spark plug tubes, there are O-ring seals. k This is often caused by over advanced ignition, timing, poor engine cooling system efficiency (scale, stoppages, low level), a very lean air/fuel mixture, or a leaking intake manifold. 0000020561 00000 n 0000014001 00000 n 0000129481 00000 n Caused by over advanced ignition timing; poor engine cooling system, lean air fuel mixture, or a leaking intake manifold. 0000073481 00000 n 0000017313 00000 n 0000300202 00000 n 0000302230 00000 n 0000006584 00000 n 0000072917 00000 n 0000364876 00000 n The length of the spark burn time is directly affected by the amount of secondary coil voltage available, the amount of voltage required to overcome secondary circuit resistance and create the spark, and the amount of voltage remaining to sustain the spark ( in relation to the conditions … 0000424715 00000 n or the coolant? 0000009636 00000 n 0000123184 00000 n 0000039813 00000 n Carbon fouling is caused from low-speed operation or a fuel mixture that is too rich. 0000122073 00000 n 0000025209 00000 n During normal combustion, most of the fuel oxidizes and changes into carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gas. 0000025032 00000 n Cauliflower-like appearance of electrodes. 0000035882 00000 n 0000031849 00000 n 0000033332 00000 n 0000072524 00000 n 0000006552 00000 n 0000041651 00000 n The vehicle-encompassing, jittery sound will also cause your vehicle to vibrate. Dark coloring, such as heavy black wet or dry deposits can indicate an overly-rich condition; too cold a heat range spark plug; a possible vacuum leak, low compression; overly retarded timing or too large a plug gap. It causes missing or roughness and creates soft black soot that is easily removed. 0000017458 00000 n Common reasons for Oil leaking into spark plug well: Leaking Valve Cover Gaskets: The valve cover is a metal part found on the top of the engine, which seals the engine and helps prevent oil leaks. 0000027854 00000 n 0000006626 00000 n 5. 0000038399 00000 n 0000041248 00000 n 0000050136 00000 n What to Look For 0000028952 00000 n 0000012859 00000 n 0000074042 00000 n Hence, Replace the plug. 0000017600 00000 n 0000072229 00000 n 0000029107 00000 n 0000035123 00000 n The electrode wear is uniform and like the threads, should appear free of oil and unburned carbon. 0000009178 00000 n 0000127286 00000 n All of a sudden a spark plug will just stop producing a spark. startxref 0000027060 00000 n 0000186401 00000 n 0000122357 00000 n 0000027167 00000 n 0000048661 00000 n 0000036633 00000 n 0000051117 00000 n 0000006343 00000 n 0000006752 00000 n 0000049673 00000 n 0000046854 00000 n 0000025876 00000 n 0000003873 00000 n 0000032597 00000 n electrodes and spark plug shell covered with velvet-like dull black soot deposits. Known as engine spark knock, this phenomenon describes a very erratic form of combustion. 0000051500 00000 n 0000131489 00000 n 0000006794 00000 n This can be caused by a dirty air filter, excessive driving at low speeds, too rich of a fuel/air mixture or idling your vehicle for too long. Close scrutiny of the firing end can also suggest a variety of possible engine conditions and point the way to achieving improved spark plug and engine performance. 0000042654 00000 n 0000130865 00000 n endstream endobj 191 0 obj <>/Metadata 67 0 R/Pages 66 0 R/StructTreeRoot 69 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 192 0 obj <. It occurs because of excessive compression and heat in the combustion chamber. 0000006416 00000 n 0000028459 00000 n 0000072486 00000 n 0000123047 00000 n If enough oil is in the combustion chamber, the deposits can build up on the tip, porcelain or shell. If the spark plugs have a matte black or grey appearance, it could be carbon fouling — something typically caused by a fuel mixture that is too rich. 0000129772 00000 n Fuel system problems may cause a rich or lean condition, which can contribute to spark plug misfires. 0000125360 00000 n 0000124971 00000 n 0000017381 00000 n 0000008638 00000 n 0000127939 00000 n Worn Symptoms: Rounded electrodes with a small amount of deposits of the firing end. 0000030155 00000 n 0000038577 00000 n 0000038053 00000 n 0000126454 00000 n 0000038920 00000 n 0000121650 00000 n 0000129869 00000 n 0000006878 00000 n 0000130541 00000 n 0000075787 00000 n 0000016446 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Leaky, or clogged, fuel injectors or … 0000033477 00000 n 0000040001 00000 n A clean, white insulator firing tip and/or excessive electrode erosion indicates this spark plug condition. Dry and wet fouling. Look for black soot on the sparking surface of the plug. 0000070679 00000 n 0000030536 00000 n 0000057693 00000 n Considering these conditions, it’s impressive that today’s platinum spark plugs can go 90,000 or even 100,000 miles before needing to be replaced. h)� Ŀ�؉�{�\T�M���3�3�囍���r2�������Xϑ�-��Qe�i�3B7�BXDp���O6���m~�o�. Electrical energy is transmitted through the spark plug, jumping the gap in the plugs firing end if the voltage supplied to the plug is high enough. There are three basic types of spark plug fouling: "carbon" fouling, "high speed" or "lead" fouling, and "oil/carbon" fouling. 0000127556 00000 n Sometimes a good spark plug will just go bad. 0000043429 00000 n 0000422264 00000 n 0000007046 00000 n 0000125986 00000 n A normal spark plug will have brown or grayish-tan deposits on the side electrode. 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