firefly
Well-Known Member
a guy on a tech list asks about platinum spark pugs or a superior plug than the regular stock ones, here are the answers he got:
"Anyone tried platinum,if offered,what brand.. where can I get
Iridium? plug part # please...Tell me about em.Better?Thanx Randy"
1- first answer "Randy they last longer, cost more, but something to consider. Make sure
you use anti-seize on threads. I have seen a couple bikes that this
wasn't done. Plugs had been in so long guy didn't remember when they
were changed. Threads were ruined and head had to be fixed. When you
have dissimilar metals, always use anti-seize. SS, when using bolts and
nuts if you don't, never get them apart".THIS IS TRUE FOR ANY SPARK PLUG installed on aluminum heads and has nothing to do with what kind of plug!
My comment:
this has nothing to do with the the question asked, using anti-seize is good for all spark plugs to protect the threads on the motor head
2- answer:"don't know didly about how a platinum plug performs but i have seen a bunch of em come apart inside motors with aluminum heads at work over the years..."
My answer: this is because the son of the B that installed the spark plugs
tightened them too much and has nothing to do with the original question, this is more like a house wife answering the question
3- answer:"dear sir, this tip was worth joining the board. drive safe..." WOW I'll tell all my neighbors to join immediately!
My comments: What a bunch of crap and stupidity, no one answered the first guys question, he probably thinks that if he uses Iridium plugs they will break and destroy his motor.
the straight answer to the original question is:
YES you can use iridium plugs, they cost more, last longer and demand less power to produce a spark.
I have used them since I bought the bike new and never had any problem at all!!!
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Volvo D5 engine
"Anyone tried platinum,if offered,what brand.. where can I get
Iridium? plug part # please...Tell me about em.Better?Thanx Randy"
1- first answer "Randy they last longer, cost more, but something to consider. Make sure
you use anti-seize on threads. I have seen a couple bikes that this
wasn't done. Plugs had been in so long guy didn't remember when they
were changed. Threads were ruined and head had to be fixed. When you
have dissimilar metals, always use anti-seize. SS, when using bolts and
nuts if you don't, never get them apart".THIS IS TRUE FOR ANY SPARK PLUG installed on aluminum heads and has nothing to do with what kind of plug!
My comment:
this has nothing to do with the the question asked, using anti-seize is good for all spark plugs to protect the threads on the motor head
2- answer:"don't know didly about how a platinum plug performs but i have seen a bunch of em come apart inside motors with aluminum heads at work over the years..."
My answer: this is because the son of the B that installed the spark plugs
tightened them too much and has nothing to do with the original question, this is more like a house wife answering the question
3- answer:"dear sir, this tip was worth joining the board. drive safe..." WOW I'll tell all my neighbors to join immediately!
My comments: What a bunch of crap and stupidity, no one answered the first guys question, he probably thinks that if he uses Iridium plugs they will break and destroy his motor.
the straight answer to the original question is:
YES you can use iridium plugs, they cost more, last longer and demand less power to produce a spark.
I have used them since I bought the bike new and never had any problem at all!!!
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Volvo D5 engine
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