Tom's still on the list in lurk mode. I see him post something every so
often. I just received email from him yesterday. He gave me the heads up
on a Datsun sedan on Austin craigslist near me. I didn't need the car
and it appears that someone else did, as it is not listed any longer.
In looking at the listed plugs it appears to me that the necked down
part of the plugs are somewhat shorter than I remember Tom's being.
Since I have a 67.5, I don't have nor need any plugs, but I did see some
of Tom's long ago. Am I remembering things incorrectly?
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake John F Sandhoff:
>> ebay item 120210367479 - tapered smog plugs
>> anybody have any comments as to worthwhileness?
>>
>
> The U20 is prone to a birdlike 'chirp' on decel if the
> smog tubes are pulled and the holes aren't properly filled.
> These plugs look similar to a style I used in one of my
> engines. I'm happy to see that they have the metric thread.
> I like the hex head, too.
>
> One note is that they are steel and the head is aluminum.
> Use antiseize if you ever want to take them out. Even then,
> after a few years they may not come back out.
>
> Tom Walter, long long ago, machined custom plugs out of
> high grade aluminum. Alas, he no longer has time to do that.
> (extra credit for those that remember Tom and his
> relevance to this list!)
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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