RE: 440 Spark Plugs "Dead"

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Donald Gallimore wrote:
> 
> What spark plugs should I use in my 440?=A0 It's a 9.5 -1 motor 
> with=A0abou=
> t 475 HP =0Aat the flywheel.=A0 I said use AC 44s. =0A=0A=0ABeen using 
> Auto=
> lite 2976 plugs=A0for years but=A0last night when I went to unload it 
> =0Afr=
> om the trailer to put it into the shop bay for a tranny adjustment, it 
> woul=
> d =0Anot start.=A0 Had spark=A0everywhere and=A0had gas. Wouldn't even 
> fire=
>  with starting =0Afluid.=A0Only got a few hits.=A0Last time I drove it 
>  was =
> onto the trailer after nine =0Aruns down the strip=A0in the 12.19/12.25 
> et =
> range.=A0 The plugs only have the nine =0Aruns on them.=0A=0AThe guys at 
> th=
> e shop says=A0very likely the plugs are dead. Never heard of that =0Aone 
> bu=
> t I learn something new ever day.=0A=A0=0AAkron Don Gallimore
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According to the Old Reliable book by Don D he says the Autolite 2974 is 
the best plug to use on the 440.

Have you looked at the plugs yet? Just wondering what they look like.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-kinsley64polara.html


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