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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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I just had my plugs changed today. I had Autolite 104'* with a gap of .050". They were in the motor for 2 years. Now, I know it is recommended that these things get changed once a year because they are 2 ranges colder than stock, and they are copper.

Here is a pic of what one of the plugs looks like:



They didn't look too bad to be honest. The motor still ran good, and I never had misfires. I will get these changed again in one year just to be safe, but I'm suprised these lasted a long time, considering people say to change them more often.

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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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They look pretty good. If anything, perhaps one range too cold. I'd expect more tan on the ceramic insulator.
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Second thought, if they look that good after two years, keep the heatrange and gap.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Second thought, if they look that good after two years, keep the heatrange and gap.
yeah never have to change plugs agian well atleast not for a while which reminds me i got to do mine too
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