Re: triple electrode plugs

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made JGriffJ@aol.com say:

> Re: triple electrode plugs
> 
> I bought mine from a mail order company, but I think they are a regular
> stocking item at the dealer. (I was buying a K&N filter from this company, so
> I ordered the plugs also); I bought them from Strano's (68 White St.,
> Brookville, PA 15825; 1-800-729-1831) for
> $4.32 apiece. (Mine were part #F6DTC-1); You'll have to check whether they
> make them for the 5KCST and if they are recommended.

Most (all?) 10V engines use the W6DTC version; the F6's are used
for the 20V engines. I have been running the W6DTC's in my '89 100Q
for about 18 months now, and they are great. No more false starts,
crummy idles, or hiccups under power. Mine cost $2.05 or so from
Rapid Parts. Would've been the cheapest parts I ever bought for the
car except I blew another $110 for a new wire set with loom.

The NGK tri-electrodes are also supposed to be quite good.
The Bosch Platinums are NOT recommended for these cars. They
never seem to work very well.

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