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Saberr
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:01 pm    Post subject: AUTOLITE 2245 discontinued ? Reply with quote

I was just told about a month ago that AUTOLITE 2245 was now discontinued. Can someone confirm this, can't find anything. I see oreilys doesn't carry them any more ether. IF so, are there any alternatives being made still ?
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds odd. Have you googled "Autolite 2245 spark plugs" ????

I found several current MV vendors with them.

http://www.oshkoshequipment.com/products/detail/289/3284/2245-Autolite-Spark-Plugs-Pack-of-4

Also lots on Ebay especially under the cross referenced #'s.




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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:36 am    Post subject: Spark plugs Reply with quote

I can confirm that Autolite has discontinued all the military plugs. I can special order them, 5000 pieces at time. Prices are going to climb.
John
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

#@$%@, $185 for wires, now it will be $25 per plug! Man, I bought them for $7 ea a couple of years ago from O'reilly. I was just about ready to go back to order some too - guess I'm a little late to the party.

I think it's about time to switch over to civi wires and plugs for $45! I can put the originals back in for shows - should last another 20 years easy using them that little.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just called Oshkosh - they are out of stock. Either that or holding them for a price increase!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Isn't it kind of weird that the word gets out that Autolite has discontinued
these guys and nearly every source has virtually dried up overnight?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AND you know the prices will jump by AT LEAST $10 ea (that equals $25 or more PER PLUG) after everybody gets to looking for them! I don't know what the markup is on these things for sure, but it looks like 100% or more(based on me being able to buy then at O'Reilly for $7.50, and most places selling them for $15. Since John says he can special order them in lots of 5,000, would it be worth looking into a group buy? I'm sure you would need an account with them or something of that nature - maybe if someone can get 5,000 preorders, a parts store (maybe a local NAPA) would order them for us for a SMALL profit?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just throwing some thoughts out there - I know I can't afford to buy $200 worth of plugs for 2 jeeps more than once a decade!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And there are cross-references to other
manufacturers. I'm assuming a like plug is
still available, it just won't be an OEM Autolite.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got all worked up over Autolites - haven't even checked the local stores to see if they can get some of the others. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So you are saying you aren't a river counter?

Wait, that's a train term!!

Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:39 pm    Post subject: Plugs Reply with quote

Champions are available sometimes. They to are intermittent with their supply.
You can run the 2243 plugs in your jeep without harming it. I have plenty of those for the time being. You get 200 pre orders and I will order them. I have a direct account.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I called my local O'Reilly today and asked about 2245, 2243, Champion 517 and AC Delco WR46. I got a nope, nope, nope and a "that one doesn't even come up". I hope it will be a while before I have to order any. Anybody want to take John up on the group buy? I can ask on the other forums too.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

G740, count me in for 8 plugs. David
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

$65 (includes shipping) for 4 plugs. I asked the seller if the price was for four plugs and he ensured me it was.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/172547008358?ul_noapp=true
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