Spark Plugs (again)

cody10414 · Post by **cody10414** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:17 pm

Considering the inflating cost of waterproof spark plugs, has anyone had success with pneumatic powered abrasive spark plug cleaners?

I have never tried one so I am curious if they are worth the investment, there are some fairly inexpensive ones I've seen advertised lately.

Thanks!
Cody

Post by **wesk** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:45 pm

They work just fine. I have been maintaining aircraft (jet & piston) since 1966. I have cleaned several thousand shielded plugs and regapped them.

cody10414 · Post by **cody10414** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:29 pm

Well, that's exactly what I wanted to hear! Thanks, Wes!

Post by **wesk** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:03 am

Stop by your nearest airport and ask for the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) with a maintenance shop. Drop in there and ask how much to clean 4 shielded plugs. When I ran a large shop I used to have walkings quite often and I'd show them how to do it and let them do it themselves and charge then a small fee for using the equipment.

espurgeo · Post by **espurgeo** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:52 pm

If you want to replace the plugs with new or even get a set for later before the price goes up more, here are the links. I bought a new set of spark plugs a few years back. The prices have gone up a bit but aren't as bad as some people were reporting (upwards of $18 each).

2243 Autolite Traditional Spark Plug $8.75 each
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HD ... B000HDFEVU

Autolite 2243 Copper Core Shielded Spark Plug $8.93 each
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ET ... B000ET5SEA

2245 Autolite Traditional Spark Plug $8.75 each
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HD ... B000HDDJ5I

Autolite 2245 Copper Core Shielded Spark Plug $8.93 each
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ET ... B000ET0RLE

Good luck
Eric Spurgeon ('51 M-38)