Troubleshooting(Spark Plugs Condition Can Tell you a lot)

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Troubleshooting(Spark Plugs Condition Can Tell you a lot)

Postby Gman » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:48 pm

The spark plugs are the window to the soul of an engine.Their condition can point you in the right direction to cure problems,

http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/pages/technical/diagnosis.htm
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Re: Troubleshooting(Spark Plugs Condition Can Tell you a lot)

Postby Blindstitch2002 » Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:58 am

Right now I have normal number 1 going for me.
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom Supertanker
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Re: Troubleshooting(Spark Plugs Condition Can Tell you a lot)

Postby Gman » Sun Jul 27, 2008 4:31 pm

That's a good sign.A nicee Tan colour on both plugs and you know the system is pretty good.The carbs I've just put on wiith this engine service are runnign good but I've small idlling problem.I think the float heights need re-setting so I'll look into that over the next couple of days :)
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