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76bonanza · 09-12-2003, 08:40 AM

What is the best way to clean spark plugs?

Thanks

*1FaastC10* · 09-12-2003, 09:21 AM

go to your local auto zone, etc and say "i need a set of (insert brand and part number here) spark plugs." $15.00 at the most for a standard set.

Slonaker · 09-12-2003, 09:55 AM

1FaastC10 is right. Unless you get platinum plugs, they should be about $10 for a set of 8.

When I clean up plugs, I usually just keep it in the spark plug socket and hit it with a wire brush. If it is oily, I'll shoot some brake cleaner on it.

Replacement is really best, though, as cheap as they are.

Slonaker

77bowtie · 09-13-2003, 10:07 AM

Yep! Brake cleaner & wire brush. Re-gap them before putting them back in. I have also been known to file the electrode if its rounded off a bit, just to flatten it at the tip.

MylilBowTie · 09-13-2003, 02:14 PM

If you need or want to clean inbetween the electrode and ground strap you can use carboard. It has to be like a cereal box type carboard tho. It is abrasive enough to clean and not really hurt anything.

**swervin ervin** · 09-13-2003, 05:34 PM

Cleaning spark plugs is nothing but a waste of time, IMO. Buy a new set and be done with it.

If your engine is causing dirty plugs on a regular basis, it's time for some engine work. In this case, it may save a few bucks to clean them.

09-12-2003, 08:40 AM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	cleaning plugs What is the best way to clean spark plugs? Thanks __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

09-12-2003, 09:55 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	1FaastC10 is right. Unless you get platinum plugs, they should be about $10 for a set of 8. When I clean up plugs, I usually just keep it in the spark plug socket and hit it with a wire brush. If it is oily, I'll shoot some brake cleaner on it. Replacement is really best, though, as cheap as they are. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

09-13-2003, 02:14 PM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	If you need or want to clean inbetween the electrode and ground strap you can use carboard. It has to be like a cereal box type carboard tho. It is abrasive enough to clean and not really hurt anything. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-13-2003, 05:34 PM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Cleaning spark plugs is nothing but a waste of time, IMO. Buy a new set and be done with it. If your engine is causing dirty plugs on a regular basis, it's time for some engine work. In this case, it may save a few bucks to clean them. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

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09-12-2003, 09:21 AM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	go to your local auto zone, etc and say "i need a set of (insert brand and part number here) spark plugs." $15.00 at the most for a standard set.

09-13-2003, 10:07 AM	#4
77bowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico. Of all places for an Island boy. Posts: 180	Yep! Brake cleaner & wire brush. Re-gap them before putting them back in. I have also been known to file the electrode if its rounded off a bit, just to flatten it at the tip.



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