spark plugs reuse

Post by **teohenghooi** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:48 am

A friend told me that we can reuse/recycle used sparkplugs.Any harm to the engine using used spark plugs?

Post by **MarkyB** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:14 pm

The Haynes manual says check the plugs every 6000 miles and if worn excessively replaced.
Plugs wear by the electrodes being eaten away so there are no sharp edges.
This is most noticeable on the centre electrode.
I've got a feeling that which electrode wears depends on whether the car is positive or negative earth.
Also the insulation can break down but you need a special machine to see if this is happening.
Don't use plugs that are the wrong heat range for a Minor, that's another can of worms and could cause damage.

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:10 am

When using plugs on a s/v engine be careful to make sure the nose of the plug is not too long, especially if the head has been skimmed. The plug can touch the piston and close the gap or break the tip off

Post by **teohenghooi** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:04 pm

MarkyB wrote:The Haynes manual says check the plugs every 6000 miles and if worn excessively replaced.
Plugs wear by the electrodes being eaten away so there are no sharp edges.
This is most noticeable on the centre electrode.
I've got a feeling that which electrode wears depends on whether the car is positive or negative earth.
Also the insulation can break down but you need a special machine to see if this is happening.
Don't use plugs that are the wrong heat range for a Minor, that's another can of worms and could cause damage.

thanks markyb for your info..

Post by **teohenghooi** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:05 pm

mike.perry wrote:When using plugs on a s/v engine be careful to make sure the nose of the plug is not too long, especially if the head has been skimmed. The plug can touch the piston and close the gap or break the tip off

thanks for the important info.,mike