Spark plugs

[Nimbits]

It seems as if my mini is running a little rich and has fouled a spark plug! My question, what is the preferred brand of spark plug for a stock 998? I checked to see what was in the car last night and found Champion and NGK, that can't be right. Thanks for the help.



Tim

[Jerry]

ngk bp6es

[Cheleker]

The BP6ES seems to work very well in a wide range of Minis and for a wide range of tuning. Just remember to gap them before installation.

[gergstuff]

Has anyone tried the newer iridium type of plugs with good (or bad) results?

My brother-in-law (a Ford powertrain engineer) seems to think quite highly of them.

Craig

[Nimbits]

Thanks guys. The NGK BP6ES did the trick. Looks like I will be able to drive the mini this weekend.


Tim

[Nimbits]

Some how I don't think it was the spark plugs! The mini is having a problem running after starting and wants to die after you let the clutch out and under load. Where should I start, points, carb, muffler bearing? Any help would be appreciated.


Tim

[Jerry]

Based on your first post, could be carb mixture. Try leaning it a couple of flats and check for improvement. Having said that, I would start with the basics; timing, ignition, valve settings....