Okay, so I put in some Denso iridium plugs...
Sure, some of you say, "Why bother with iridium...?? Keep what is in the manual!!"
Well, I got the right size, shape, and heat value iridium plugs (equivalent of "8" heat value if we compare to NGK).
I put the plugs in, added some fuel system / valve cleaner to the tank, and ran it. After it came up to temperature in a few minutes, the thing started blowing white smoke for 4 to 7 minutes (can't quite remember), and then it cleared up. Took her for a good ride and now the thing runs without the sweet rich smell that it was doing before with the .8mm gap (instead of the required .9mm gap). Also, it heats up to prime operating temperature more quickly. I just hope the sojourns with the wrong plugs didn't/doesn't leave permanent build-up on my valves and cylinder heads.
Question: What are the symptoms of vacuum hose leaks...?? I don't think I have an issue, but this seems to be something that crops up from time to time, so I should prepare myself with understanding.
Many thanks!!
Sure, some of you say, "Why bother with iridium...?? Keep what is in the manual!!"
Well, I got the right size, shape, and heat value iridium plugs (equivalent of "8" heat value if we compare to NGK).
I put the plugs in, added some fuel system / valve cleaner to the tank, and ran it. After it came up to temperature in a few minutes, the thing started blowing white smoke for 4 to 7 minutes (can't quite remember), and then it cleared up. Took her for a good ride and now the thing runs without the sweet rich smell that it was doing before with the .8mm gap (instead of the required .9mm gap). Also, it heats up to prime operating temperature more quickly. I just hope the sojourns with the wrong plugs didn't/doesn't leave permanent build-up on my valves and cylinder heads.
Question: What are the symptoms of vacuum hose leaks...?? I don't think I have an issue, but this seems to be something that crops up from time to time, so I should prepare myself with understanding.
Many thanks!!