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spark plug reccomendation #372740 07/27/16 03:58 PM
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 62 Kentucky 50special OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 50special Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 62 Kentucky	Is there a consensus opinion on the spark plug I should run in my 50-stock 216 with Fentons and pertronix conversion?

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Re: spark plug reccomendation 50special #372746 07/27/16 05:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	The original spark plug for a stock 1950 engine was an AC46-5. That plug/heat range wwas discontinued years ago. I run AC R45 plugs in mine. My driving is mostly at higher speeds. The correct heat range for your modified engine will depend on several things including your type of driving. I would start with a middle of the road R45 and see how they look after 1000 miles of your normal driving. Gene Schneider

Re: spark plug reccomendation Chev Nut #372812 07/29/16 09:09 AM
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OP 50special Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 62 Kentucky	Thanks Gene, I'll pick up R 45,s today. Is it the pertronix, fenton's, or both, that makes my 216 modified?

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