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R50/53 Spark plug question.

Old Sep 4, 2017 | 05:19 PM
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Spark plug question.

Hey guys have a quick question. I bought a kit from way with pulley belt and plugs for the 17%. I haven't gotten around to doing all of that yet but could I install the plugs ? I know they are a step colder but would it hurt to install them before the pulley goes on. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 4, 2017 | 05:32 PM
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Might foul up. At 17% you will be pushing allot more hot compressed air into the engine so will need the colder plug.

Would think somebody else will chime in.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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I gotcha. No big deal I can just buy some new OEM plugs. But figured worth a shot cause I have these plugs already.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 03:45 AM
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On my Seadoo, I defoul the plugs by taking a hardware type handheld torch to the electrode. Do not know if this method would work on a car plug. When are you planning on putting on the pulley?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 07:46 AM
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No clue as of now. I have a whole bunch of stuff going on at once. It's all good I'll just buy some factory plugs for now
 
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 03:06 PM
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Never mind. Just bought some OEM ones.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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There's absolutely no harm in putting in the plugs before the pulley.

Just make sure your gap is correct and you will be fine
 
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