Best way to clean Spark Plugs!?. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grayw0lf · 09-25-2007, 01:24 PM

I'm looking for the best way to clean spark plugs. I bought an ugly (but great running) '84 Honda TRX200 4 wheeler & I have a nasty, ugly spark plug after about 5 hours of riding. (I ride almost daily).

Anyone have any good tips for cleaning carbon off? 220 grit sandpaper makes a noticeable difference, but it fouls out again way quicker than if I put a new plug in. I'm on my 4th plug this month.

st1x10 · 09-25-2007, 01:30 PM

You should probably fix the problem of why it is carboned up.

cdowns · 09-25-2007, 01:39 PM

clean or replace your air filter and see if it improves the fouling any as clogged air will cause rich running and also see if you can get tune up instructions to tune the carb//dont know if they still sell them but i've always used a sandblaster designed for sparkplugs with my antique bikes and scooter projects i use it alot

71tahoe · 09-25-2007, 01:46 PM

Harbor freight has one like cdowns described for sale now.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=32860

use the order from catalog link and enter 32860-3hub for the sale price.

hotrodhomi · 09-25-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st1x10

You should probably fix the problem of why it is carboned up.

I agree. Fix the cause of the problem.

CCCC · 09-25-2007, 02:15 PM

The little sandblaster does a fairly good job on carbon and deposits, but bad gas fouling takes some real drying time. May be a challenge to fix the cause - burning rice leaves a lot of bad stuff.

glock35ipsc · 09-25-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st1x10

You should probably fix the problem of why it is carboned up.

grayw0lf · 09-25-2007, 03:52 PM

Ahhh, that'd be too easy. It runs too strong to mess with.

09-25-2007, 01:24 PM	#1
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Best way to clean Spark Plugs!?. I'm looking for the best way to clean spark plugs. I bought an ugly (but great running) '84 Honda TRX200 4 wheeler & I have a nasty, ugly spark plug after about 5 hours of riding. (I ride almost daily). Anyone have any good tips for cleaning carbon off? 220 grit sandpaper makes a noticeable difference, but it fouls out again way quicker than if I put a new plug in. I'm on my 4th plug this month. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Best way to clean Spark Plugs!?. clean or replace your air filter and see if it improves the fouling any as clogged air will cause rich running and also see if you can get tune up instructions to tune the carb//dont know if they still sell them but i've always used a sandblaster designed for sparkplugs with my antique bikes and scooter projects i use it alot __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-25-2007, 01:46 PM	#4
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Best way to clean Spark Plugs!?. Harbor freight has one like cdowns described for sale now. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=32860 use the order from catalog link and enter 32860-3hub for the sale price. Last edited by 71tahoe; 09-25-2007 at 01:46 PM.

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CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: Best way to clean Spark Plugs!?. The little sandblaster does a fairly good job on carbon and deposits, but bad gas fouling takes some real drying time. May be a challenge to fix the cause - burning rice leaves a lot of bad stuff. __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp Last edited by CCCC; 09-25-2007 at 02:16 PM.

09-25-2007, 03:52 PM	#8
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Best way to clean Spark Plugs!?. Ahhh, that'd be too easy. It runs too strong to mess with. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

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