RE: Spark plug question

[Paul Lennemann <pjlenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have one I can measure.

Paul L.
'63 Sport Fury
440/727
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html

Rich Kinsley wrote:
> 
> Yes I remember that well and have it down in my 440 stuff. However does 
> that go for a 318 too. Especially with the domed pistons??
> Do we know what the reach is?
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> =====================================================================
> Paul Lennemann wrote:
> > 
> > Don D. recommended an Autolite 2974 as a replacement (for 85's I think). 
> > 
> > 
> >  I ran a set for awhile.  It is a small lawnmower style plug so I had to 
> > cut down the boots on my plug wires or they would not go on all the way. 
> > 
> > 
> >  I could see how they would work well with some headers due to the small 
> > size.
> > 
> > Paul L.
> > '63 Sport Fury
> > 440/727
> > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html
> > 
> > Rich Kinsley wrote:
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> > > 
> > > I have had problems finding spark plugs that fit and work. I just don't 
> > > want Champions and the good Autolite 75's are not made anymore from what 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I see. The Autolite 85's are a different heat range and just don't work 
> > > as well. The problem with my engine is the reach. The 75's and 85's are 
> > > 3/8" reach (.375). I had tried some others and carefully turned the 
> > > engine bt hand and I found the domed pistons hit the electrod and bent 
> > > it. I don't need to ventilate my pistons!
> > > 
> > > Here's what I spotted at Summit. E3 spark plugs with .375 reach , one 
> > > designated as #ETP-E3-12 and the other as #ETP-E3-14. They are $2 each 
> > > right now. Ther is also a .307 reach #ETP-E3-16. I think they sound like 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > they'd work. Would the "12" be the coldest?? I was thinking of trying 
> > > them. 
> > > 
> > > Gary P, et al, got any input???
> 
> 
> 
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies



Paul L.
'63 Sport Fury
440/727
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html


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