Cleaning Fouled Plugs
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Cleaning Fouled Plugs
I've got a couple plugs here that are almost dripping oil. I'm guessing that if I try to put them in the spark plug cleaner with this much oil I'm going to end up with a slurry of cleaning abrasive and oil. Is there a solvent that's ok to use? I can't find anything on the Champion or Tempest websites.
Re: Cleaning Fouled Plugs
Don't overthink it, just clean them, use contact cleaner or princess aviation brake cleaner.
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Re: Cleaning Fouled Plugs
Paint thinner, gasoline, pretty much anything spark plugs are pretty tolerant !
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I love picking the lead out of C65/C85 plugs
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Re: Cleaning Fouled Plugs
Contact cleaner or brake cleaner and a good blast of shop air.
You're right that it will create a slurry if you don't get the oil out first.
Hopefully it isn't indicative of more serious problems.
You're right that it will create a slurry if you don't get the oil out first.
Hopefully it isn't indicative of more serious problems.
Geez did I say that....? Or just think it....?