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Rusty Spark Plugs

  • Thread starter Thread starter larrendeuce
  • Start date Start date Sep 26, 2005

larrendeuce

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I run Autolite 25's. I change them once a year at the most, more often if I feel like it. The black oxide finish doesn't hold up well. They start to look rusty after a couple of weeks. Does anyone run a similar plug that holds up better? The electrode and ground strap are fine, but everything outside the combustion chamber rusts up.
 
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larrendeuce said:
I run Autolite 25's. I change them once a year at the most, more often if I feel like it. The black oxide finish doesn't hold up well. They start to look rusty after a couple of weeks. Does anyone run a similar plug that holds up better? The electrode and ground strap are fine, but everything outside the combustion chamber rusts up.
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Very common on spark plugs. Try coating them with some rustoleum to keep the new look.
 
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