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> Any spark-plug readers in the house?
SirAndy
post Apr 10 2010, 08:47 PM
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Do these look OK?

I haven't been reading spark-plugs since my dirt bike racing days.
On my bike, those would have indicated a slight lean condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


What about a 993 3.6L motor? Still too lean? Or OK?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Andy


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SirAndy   Any spark-plug readers in the house?   Apr 10 2010, 08:47 PM
TC 914-8   Although I am far from an expert on FI engines The...   Apr 10 2010, 09:05 PM
SirAndy   One other concern There is only 10 ? Yo. I know ...   Apr 10 2010, 09:23 PM
Jeffs9146   If it was my motor I would not be upset!! ...   Apr 10 2010, 09:22 PM
SirAndy   If it was my motor I would not be upset!...   Apr 10 2010, 09:26 PM
Jeffs9146   Notice the darker tips, I think that is a good thi...   Apr 10 2010, 09:29 PM
70_914   PS: Those are not cheep plugs!! ...   Apr 12 2010, 06:15 PM
McMark   Check you distributor caps next time as well. ;)   Apr 10 2010, 09:29 PM
RobW   Check you distributor caps next time as well. ;) ...   Apr 12 2010, 04:30 PM
TC 914-8   Here's an Idea, that won't cost too much. ...   Apr 10 2010, 09:32 PM
rdauenhauer   Ha! I used to race a H1 and had to be an EXPER...   Apr 11 2010, 12:39 AM
messix   need closer shots of the insulator and the the tip...   Apr 11 2010, 01:40 AM
Racer Chris   Unleaded fuel doesn't provide the same distinc...   Apr 11 2010, 05:24 AM
ME733   ...............ANYTHING that WHITE is too LEAN.......   Apr 11 2010, 08:42 AM
Racer Chris   ...............ANYTHING that WHITE is too LEAN......   Apr 11 2010, 09:02 AM
charliew   I agree also the resulting condition is from proba...   Apr 11 2010, 11:12 AM
McMark   Yup, they're not that white.   Apr 11 2010, 11:23 AM
kg6dxn   Theres a guy in Concord with a dyno and lambda sen...   Apr 11 2010, 02:50 PM
underthetire   Those look totally normal with Kalifornias alcohol...   Apr 11 2010, 03:11 PM
Vacca Rabite   Andy, do you have an Air Fuel Meter sniffing your ...   Apr 11 2010, 05:57 PM
sixnotfour   modern engine is smarter than you think.   Apr 11 2010, 06:53 PM
McMark   Zach, it tells you if you're rich or lean, but...   Apr 12 2010, 12:16 AM
'73-914kid   Okay, an old fashioned dragster taught me a few of...   Apr 12 2010, 12:29 AM
ME733   ............OK everybody.......You think the flash...   Apr 12 2010, 08:12 AM
SirAndy   I,m thinking these are not factory recommended s...   Apr 12 2010, 10:48 AM
KELTY360   SO lets ask andy to rephotograph the spark plug...   Apr 12 2010, 06:48 PM
sean_v8_914   looks like a 993/964 plug to me. do an AFR. I,m su...   Apr 12 2010, 09:47 AM
mightyohm   They look ok to me, very similar to the plugs I ha...   Apr 12 2010, 11:59 AM
McMark   Distributor timing belt is new. B) Modern FI run...   Apr 12 2010, 05:57 PM
McMark   Where are they $2.67 each?   Apr 12 2010, 06:29 PM
70_914   Where are they $2.67 each? WorldPac with m...   Apr 13 2010, 10:32 AM
McMark   Where are they $2.67 each? WorldPac with ...   Apr 13 2010, 12:08 PM
70_914   [quote name='70_914' post='1302673' date='Apr 13 ...   Apr 13 2010, 02:24 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   [quote name='70_914' post='1302673' date='Apr 13 ...   Apr 16 2010, 10:44 AM
charliew   I ran across this in another forum I was on. http...   Apr 13 2010, 10:37 AM
charliew   My youngest son thinks I'm being rude everytim...   Apr 16 2010, 10:19 AM
McMark   Remember Andy needs 12 of them. :o   Apr 16 2010, 10:53 AM
Phoenix 914-6GT   Yeah, that can add up :(   Apr 16 2010, 10:58 AM
ghuff   That is too lean and possibly too hot of a plug fo...   Apr 16 2010, 12:56 PM


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