[Healeys] Rusty Sparkplugs (not my dog's name)

[Alan Seigrist]

Is your coolant level going down?

On 9/26/10, Ron Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Last spring, after my 3000 BT7 had sat for a while, it would not start.  The
> problem was that a coating of surface rust had formed on the spark plugs
> resulting in the inability for the spark to jump across the gap.  Upon
> cleaning the plugs the car started immediately.  This happened several
> months later.  I am assuming the cause is humid air and the ease in which
> this humid air can enter the carburetors and pass through open valves into
> the cylinders.
>
> However, this same problem occurred this past week in less than 24 hours
> after driving the car approximately 60 miles.
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>   Ron
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