[Healeys] Spark Plugs

[Bob Spidell]

Nope.

The Champion plug that seems to be the most commonly available 
off-the-shelf is RN12YC (I may have jumbled the letters). This for a 
BJ8; my BN2 uses a different one, but I don't recall offhand (N9?). The 
'R' is for resistor, which I believe is about 15KOhms, the 'C' is for 
copper (none of that fancy iridium or platinum stuff for an old Brit 
car).  I run them with 7mm stranded wire secondaries, with resistor plug 
caps--again, about 15KOhms--and have never had an issue, and I have a 
Pertronix points sets on both my Healeys. They're good, with one re-gap, 
for over 25K miles but, usually, if I go to the trouble to pull them I 
put new ones in. Years ago I bought a bunch on sale for about $1/ea. at 
Pep Boys.

I've mentioned before that Champion brand is the go-to in light aircraft 
piston engines; they have standard and 'fine-wire' electrodes for 
engines that are known for lead fouling.

Bob


On 1/27/2021 7:28 AM, warthodson--- via Healeys wrote:
> I have never had a spark plug let me down. Has anyone on the list ever 
> had an issue that could be attributed to a spark plug? Using the 
> incorrect spark plug for the application does not count, nor does 
> failing to change plugs when required. Both of those are attributed to 
> the failure of the person responsible for maintenance.
> Gary Hodson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca
> To: gradea1 at charter.net; fsufan1952 at yahoo.com
> Cc: 'healey list' <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2021 6:48 am
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spark Plugs
>
> I’m with Hank, Champions have never let me down.
> Mirek
> *From:*Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of 
> *gradea1 at charter.net
> *Sent:* January 26, 2021 4:25 PM
> *To:* 'fsufan1952 at yahoo.com' <fsufan1952 at yahoo.com>
> *Cc:* 'healey list' <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Spark Plugs
> Seems like a sacrelige to use Japanese plugs in a British machine. 
> Especially since the 240 Z buried the British sports car market in the 
> '70s.
> I have always used Champion UN12Y plugs as specified for the BJ8, and 
> never had a problem even though Champion had some bad press about 
> their manufacturing.  Of course I use regular points, so maybe there 
> is not as much demand on my plugs. Hank
> -----------------------------------------
> From: "Don via Healeys"
> To: "healey list"
> Cc:
> Sent: Tuesday January 26 2021 10:28:46AM
> Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs
>
>
> Good Afternoon All
> I’ve been using NGK spark plugs , BP6 ES. In my 67 BJ8 with electronic 
> ignition. I just went to my local parts store and I was told they 
> can’t get them anymore.
> What else is everyone using with success?
> Thank You , Don Day 67 BJ8
> Sent from my iPhone
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