RE: Spark plug fouling

["Nick Koleszar" <npk@domain.elided>]

Damien

I have been told several times by competent mechanics (one of them ex-Dutch
National team) that a properly set-up and properly-running Alfa Romeo engine
will not foul Lodge plugs.

nk

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>
> Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:26:09 -0400
> From: "Damien Gaboury" <dgaboury@domain.elided>
> Subject: Spark plug fouling: spider
>
> I replaced the sparks plugs on my newly acquired spider 1986 with
> Golden Lodge
> HL. The old plugs were Silver Lodge 2HL. All four plugs were fouled with
> abondant carbon deposits.
>
>
>
> Is the fouling normal because the spark plugs are too cold (2HL)
> or this is an
> indication of internal combustion problem ? The fact is that I
> know nothing
> about the engine care history.
>
> The car has 100 000 miles on the odometer, but the engine runs
> and pulls very
> well. I have not yet checked the valve clearence.
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