Bloody stupid little spark plugs

[Paul in NZ]

AAArrrgghh

Who invented these daft things?????

Anyone got an adaptor for a compression tester or know where to buy one in wellington?? Need to check an 80's in line 4 with the little plugs and my tester only does ordinary ones...

Mutter grumble moan...

[psyguy]

i bought mine from supercheap auto
repco has them as well
$30 or so
does the trick
would lend but am in ackl

[Paul in NZ]

i bought mine from supercheap auto
repco has them as well
$30 or so
does the trick
would lend but am in ackl

Is that the adaptor or the comp tester?

I have a tester - it just won't fit the little holes.. argh..

[Madness]

Does your tester have a brand on it Paul?

[Paul in NZ]

Does your tester have a brand on it Paul?

Optilux or something - it's a good tester (well thus far) but it only does 'normal' plugs and the bigger ones. Irritating. Still - it looks like I'll be dropping the donk anyway - I'd like to confirm a few things first though so any ideas are welcome.

[Madness]

Optilux is a brand that was last I knew handled by Hella (NZ) Ltd. They mainly did timing lights but I seem to remember a compression tester in the range. Probably SFA chance of finding an adaptor but find a Hella stockist for a start?

Is this the Str8 bike Paul?

[Paul in NZ]

Optilux is a brand that was last I knew handled by Hella (NZ) Ltd. They mainly did timing lights but I seem to remember a compression tester in the range. Probably SFA chance of finding an adaptor but find a Hella stockist for a start?

Is this the Str8 bike Paul?

Yeah but its a secret OK so don't tell anyone - thus far it's now giving me grief...

[Madness]

Secret is safe with me Paul, nobody will ever find out.

PM Sparky Bills, he should be able to lay his paws on a suitable tester, lives up your way too.

I know a guy from here called RoadRacingOldFart, he's a Pram boy & sure to be able to help.

[Motu]

The higher quality comp testers,that real mechanics use,have a connector like an aro coupling.....so you can clip on different extentions.And of course I don't have mine anymore.

Anyway,as low compression is pretty rare these day,I do comparative comp tests - using a scope it takes amp or voltage reading from the starter draw....a low comp will show less starter draw.My scope produces and prints out a bar graph.

[Paul in NZ]

So hows this going to help me assertain the condition of a half dismantled engine dripping oil in my garage you old coot:innocent: Scope? Fark! It's not even got any sparkplugs in it - what kinda mechanic leaves a motor like that with no plugs in it?

Everytime I look at it I see something else busted - looks like the engines leaving the mother ship - and guess what - it IS an exup - I found a poxy little thing in the exhaust hooked up to cables and i assume thats what it is - stupid place for a moving part.

I got a funny feeling I'll be taking a LOT of pictures...

[psyguy]

Is that the adaptor or the comp tester?

I have a tester - it just won't fit the little holes.. argh..

the whole tester

[jonbuoy]

You can drift out the ceramic part of one of your sparkplugs and epoxy a hose or other fitting onto the end - I did that - I got the idea from dans motorcycle pages - some handy hints on there.

[Paul in NZ]

You can drift out the ceramic part of one of your sparkplugs and epoxy a hose or other fitting onto the end - I did that - I got the idea from dans motorcycle pages - some handy hints on there.

REALLY Good idea... I'm hoping to reuse these plugs but i like your thinking...

[F5 Dave]

Motomail sell adaptors, I have some if you want to borrow but in the hutt.

std comp gauges come with A & B size. Heck A is for Model T that sort of vintage isn't it? (wouldn't really know I've only worked on bikes & occasionally my van, oh yeah & a 3.3 Victor in the 80s, but therapy is helping me block that). Yes the exups do seize if not used & left in humid climates. Sadly they run badly without them.

[Paul in NZ]

Motomail sell adaptors, I have some if you want to borrow but in the hutt.

std comp gauges come with A & B size. Heck A is for Model T that sort of vintage isn't it? (wouldn't really know I've only worked on bikes & occasionally my van, oh yeah & a 3.3 Victor in the 80s, but therapy is helping me block that). Yes the exups do seize if not used & left in humid climates. Sadly they run badly without them.

Cool bananas - never thought of them... Thanks..

btw - I actually have one of them Model A plugs here some place....

[Motu]

Ah,the D16,a luverly plug the D16.

You could use the 18mm adapter on an XY Falcon too.Actualy the last car to use the 18mm spark plug would be the Sierra....nearly all gone too.Imagine,one day soon a Sierra Estate will be a Classic - better grab a couple now and make some big bucks in 2032.Still some room left on my lawn.....

[Paul in NZ]

Far out - Ford Sierras...

Got them new - replaced our Falcoooons we were impressed with the tape / FM radios and the zing. Less than impressed with the intrior (fell to bits), dashboard (fell off - in my lap), door panels (fell off shutting the door) and lack of reliability but loved em on a gravel road....

[jonbuoy]

I bet one of those cosworths would be worth a bit in the future.

[F5 Dave]

yeah I bought mine (adaptors not dodgy U.K.rainian cars) ~ 8 yrs ago but they should still stock 'em.


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