question Spark plugs

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Is there any resource/reference available, either tradional paper or online, that gives modern equivalents for older sparkplugs? Or is there a source for helping deduce the 'data' for an old plug so you can then set about finding an equivalent modern one?

 

If there isn't, then might there be a way for individuals to pool their collective knowledge and produce a chart on this site?

 

Maybe the same for coils?

[Runflat]

I don't know about an on-line chart, but people like the Green Spark Plug Co will soon be able to tell you what modern equivalents are available - and may even be able to supply original spec. (depending on what you're after).

 

http://www.gsparkplug.com/shop/

[Richard Farrant]

Is there any resource/reference available, either tradional paper or online, that gives modern equivalents for older sparkplugs? Or is there a source for helping deduce the 'data' for an old plug so you can then set about finding an equivalent modern one?

 

If there isn't, then might there be a way for individuals to pool their collective knowledge and produce a chart on this site?

 

Maybe the same for coils?

 

What might be easier is to ask about a specific plug and those of us with old catalogues can cross reference. To chart every plug grade and make would be a heck of a job and many might not be used on forum members vehicles, so much better for someone to ask about a particular engine or plug type.

[woa2]

What might be easier is to ask about a specific plug and those of us with old catalogues can cross reference. To chart every plug grade and make would be a heck of a job and many might not be used on forum members vehicles, so much better for someone to ask about a particular engine or plug type.

 

Can you help with a replacement for a Champion 7 plug for a Ford V8? There was a Champion K17 suitable (now unavailable) and I beleive the NGK A6 will fit, but haven't tried it. Are there any other alternatives as I am getting problems getting Champion 7 plugs.

 

Thanks for your help.

[mike65]

Can you help with a replacement for a Champion 7 plug for a Ford V8? There was a Champion K17 suitable (now unavailable) and I beleive the NGK A6 will fit, but haven't tried it. Are there any other alternatives as I am getting problems getting Champion 7 plugs.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Loads of altermatives.

As Runflat mentioned the Green Spark Plug Co website is very good as they list alternatives for each plog.

http://www.gsparkplug.com/shop/champion-7.html

 

Mike

[No Signals]

What might be easier is to ask about a specific plug and those of us with old catalogues can cross reference. To chart every plug grade and make would be a heck of a job and many might not be used on forum members vehicles, so much better for someone to ask about a particular engine or plug type.

 

You are absolutely right Richard, i suppose i was meaning a chart that gave equivalents of the ones most likely found on older military vehicles; rather than an all encompassing list for all plugs. I'm not after any at the moment but have picked up on the fact that Lucas B 12's dont figure anywhere on any lists I've had access to. No doubt there will come a time when I have the need. I'm guessing that the chances are that later post WW2 vehicles might have later model plugs and so equivalents are easier to find. Maybe I should have taken more time to 'word' the original post.

 

R/F The green sparklug company link looks helpful although typing in Lucas BR 12 didnt come up with any equivalents for me. Still I can see the point in adding it to my 'favourites' as they do have other stuff as well.

 

I still reckon a bit of a list, added to as and when people locate suitable modern replacements for obsolete ones, might prove useful to owners in the long term.

[Paul Drake]

The following may be of use. As Green Spark Plugs list Champion 7COM as an alternative, there are other alternatives listed in this DefStan with the same diameter and reach.

00000200.PDF

[mattnorc]

I would def recommend the guys at green spark plug, they found me a distributor cap when I had exhausted just about every other source, worldwide!!!! It was reflected in the price obviously but well worth it.

really helpful bunch, just give them a buzz or send an email and they will come back to you.