Spark plugs

[blue62]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Ah...ignoring the 'human element' was I? Little pride in workmanship left I guess. Not the first time I've made that mistake..

I still find it curious: why is is that NGK (et al) don't take that into account as well? Why do they convey the impression that all's hunky dory, just pop these guys in and you/re good to go? Geez, the possibility these things have potentially been that beat up in transit is kind of disquieting.

Have done additional research, think I'm good to go at this point.

Thanks blue for the input..

In the "old days" checking, cleaning and adjusting plug gap, point gap, point dwell and ignition timing every 30000-35000 miles was basic automotive maintenance.
If you didn't do it your car gradually ran worse and worse.
Computer engine management and modern materials have changed that to a large degree. But in the end an internal combustion engine is still very basic and one of it's most basic operating principals is proper fuel ignition ...Good spark..