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Re: Hotter spark and electronic ign. (archive)
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Posted by Dwight H. on October 15, 2000 at 20:16:48:

In Reply to: Hotter spark and electronic ign. posted by Matthew c. on October 15, 2000 at 18:59:23:


I need a hotter spark plug, but am not sure if there is some sort of gauge or not, basically just hotter than the one recommend for an original 02, any idea?
Also I am going to an electronic ignition, I need to know all the parts I will need, and is there any good doc. out there to install this system?

Thanks,
Matt


Why do you want a hotter plug? Are yours fouling out? If so, with gas or oil? If all you want is a hotter plug, go with 1 step hotter, ask salesman which one is hotter for the brand you want. Learn how to read the plug. Get a manual and look in the ignition section, it should show you pictures and descriptions of how plugs are burning and why. A hotter plug means that the insulator below the contact stays hotter to help burn off carbon, etc. The spark isn't necessarily any hotter. To get a hotter spark the voltage in the coil needs to be increased or the coil upgraded to put out more power. A Bosch blue coil is a good upgrade for the stock 02 engine. If you go this route the ballast resister needs to be removed.

If you have a sock engine, it's hard to beat the Pertronix. All you do is pull points and condensor out, put Pertronix in and hook up. Cost about $60 at La Jolla Indpendent or other 02 suppliers, directions come with the unit.


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