spark plugs/fluids

kiko · April 04, 2008, 10:00:53 AM

Just curious what type plugs does everyone run in their bugs? and what type of gear oil for the trans?

njgt-1 · April 04, 2008, 10:09:38 AM

QuoteJust curious what type plugs does everyone run in their bugs? and what type of gear oil for the trans?

Bosch W8AC
90 wt - just regular gear box oil

lovebus (jack) · April 04, 2008, 12:57:29 PM

BOSCH 4014 PLATINUM PLUS WITH GAP OF.028"

90 wT GEAR WITH 1/2 BOTTLE STP MIXED IN.

6T5 square · April 04, 2008, 01:05:48 PM

Quote from: 6d4vdub (jack) on April 04, 2008, 12:57:29 PM
90 wT GEAR WITH 1/2 BOTTLE STP MIXED IN.

Man you put that stp crap in everything, don't you?

Probably in your coffee too, yoo old coot! BO** BO** BO**

njgt-1 · April 04, 2008, 03:01:33 PM

QuoteBOSCH 4014 PLATINUM PLUS WITH GAP OF.028"

tried them and all they did was foul after a couple of minutes. What did you do to get them to run? and don't they have a really thin center electrode ?

TRAVELER · April 04, 2008, 04:59:09 PM

Brad Penn 80/90 http://www.bradpennracing.com/default.asp Bosch Platinum :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft:

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 04, 2008, 07:36:23 PM

Bosche Platinum not sure what the number is.

50split(paul) · April 04, 2008, 11:26:04 PM

redline mt 90

kiko · April 08, 2008, 08:35:14 PM

Ok thanx guys Well I changed the plugs and all the fluids today. My trans fluid looked like it was a dredged cedar creek. The engine oil I hooked the oil pump to and pumped oil till it came out clean engine and trans my bug is about 20 pounds lighter now! Getim it already for sat and next thurs I need to go to exton,pa for work.

matt · April 10, 2008, 08:40:50 PM

Hey Kiko, good for you! :icon_thumright:

Not many people change their tranny oil, or check it. It really helps with longevity I'm sure!

Matt

matt · April 10, 2008, 08:42:07 PM

Quote from: kiko on April 08, 2008, 08:35:14 PM

Getim it already for sat and next thurs I need to go to exton,pa for work.

Hey! Your about 15 min from my house!

- what a drive you have to do

kiko · April 10, 2008, 11:22:27 PM

Matt, Thats where firestones district office is, I have to go there from time to time for their rediculous corporate meetings. This one is for their new program on how they want us to answer customer phone calls. And dealing with irrate customers. It should be quite entertaining to here their advice

kiko · April 10, 2008, 11:25:20 PM

Yea got all the stuff done then adjusted points timing and the carb (was way off?) but runs like a dream now. I thought I needed a clutch by the way it was bucking between gears but it turns out the carb just had it runnin way to rich? I just need to get with jack now and square away my valves. Adj on rockers frozen and I want to replace them.

matt · April 11, 2008, 12:40:49 PM

Quote from: kiko on April 10, 2008, 11:22:27 PM
Matt, Thats where firestones district office is, I have to go there from time to time for their rediculous corporate meetings. This one is for their new program on how they want us to answer customer phone calls. And dealing with irrate customers. It should be quite entertaining to here their advice

Still, .........what a pain! -

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matt · April 11, 2008, 12:43:53 PM

Quote from: kiko on April 10, 2008, 11:25:20 PM
Yea got all the stuff done then adjusted points timing and the carb (was way off?) but runs like a dream now. I thought I needed a clutch by the way it was bucking between gears but it turns out the carb just had it runnin way to rich? I just need to get with jack now and square away my valves. Adj on rockers frozen and I want to replace them.

Yea, with the weather being warmer, it is tuneup time. I have to fit that in soon. Shame about the adjust screws, ....

I still have a fear of stripping spark plugs - I hate that the most of my tuneup.
If I strip one, I'm dead in the water - even getting-to-job-wise, like you.

Matt