Re: No gasket ring on Hemi plugs? was Re: IML: 58 Imperial info

["Don Nonnweiler" <dnonnwei@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have never used spark plug gasket on any hemi's I've owned as the tube
takes the place of the plug ring or gasket,  I've had two C300's and number
of othe A block hemi's.  I I've only used the rubber seal that fits over the
tube on a 426 hemi I once had, but I guess the question was about the plug
rings or gasket which ever its called depending on what part of the country
your in
Don
59 Crown
55 C300
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Subject: Re: No gasket ring on Hemi plugs? was Re: IML: 58 Imperial info


> Hello Mick. Spark plug seals (the ones that press fit into the cylinder
> heads) were not used in the factory. I know several companies that peddle
> them to Hemi owners claimming that they offer better sealing against oil
> pouring into the combustion chambers. I do not know if this is a problem
as
> my own engine is not running yet. It is my opinion that this part is most
> often used by hot-rodders rather than restorers. Their engines are suped
for
> racing or street performace which may or may not require these extra
seals.
> The spark plugs screw in far enough so that there should not be oil
seepage
> in the combustion chambers during normal operation of the engine. I would
> like to hear from members who may be using these seals as to their
> usefullness. Bye for now.
>
>                Doug
>                58 Crown coupe
>
>