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fountain1fan 04-26-2006 05:53 PM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 
same motor i run ngk in my 90 hp . i have neaver had a differnt brand in it love thim . also run thim in my yz 80 whin i raced it maney years ago . :drink:

berns29scarab 05-12-2006 09:11 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 
according to a Merc Mechanic they yse the champions because there the only plug that doesnt allow any interference with the ignition system, all the others they tried have issues

OSO 05-12-2006 09:30 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 

Originally Posted by berns29scarab
the application calls for champion QL77PP. i'm not a big champion fan. has anyone run other then the recommended plug and if so which ones ?

I had a pair the first year they came out. I had stalling problems at idle around the dock. Changed plugs several times with no success. Finally ignored the mechanics and the manual and gapped them to what it called for on the decal on the powerhead, problem solved.

It has been several years but i think the mechanics and manual said 24-26 and the powerhead said 32-33. Not sure how much has changed but that is my 2 cents.

BTW- you are welcome to post egg beater questions here, I even own two of them but don't tell anyone. :D

Pantera1 05-12-2006 09:37 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 
NGK's baby :drink:

berns29scarab 05-12-2006 09:40 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 
love my egg beaters as long as there not pukin lowers.....grrrrrrrrr

berns29scarab 05-12-2006 09:43 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 
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hmmmmm

Pantera1 05-12-2006 09:44 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 

Originally Posted by berns29scarab
love my egg beaters as long as there not pukin lowers.....grrrrrrrrr

The sporties seem to hold up pretty well if ya keep em wet and shift as little as possible lol :D

berns29scarab 05-12-2006 09:46 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 
20" sportsmasters w 1.62's...cracked i lower just above carrier housing welded it, grenaded lower few weeks later...bought a new 1 have about 50-60 hrs on it and so far so good

berns29scarab 05-12-2006 09:48 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 

Originally Posted by OSOAdmin
I had a pair the first year they came out. I had stalling problems at idle around the dock. Changed plugs several times with no success. Finally ignored the mechanics and the manual and gapped them to what it called for on the decal on the powerhead, problem solved.

It has been several years but i think the mechanics and manual said 24-26 and the powerhead said 32-33. Not sure how much has changed but that is my 2 cents.

BTW- you are welcome to post egg beater questions here, I even own two of them but don't tell anyone. :D

Thanks!

Pantera1 05-12-2006 09:57 AM

Re: merc 300x spark plugs
 

Originally Posted by berns29scarab
20" sportsmasters w 1.62's...cracked i lower just above carrier housing welded it, grenaded lower few weeks later...bought a new 1 have about 50-60 hrs on it and so far so good

Ouch ..ya it seems once they blow up there good for nothin..Ive been lucky and have found new ones for around 2K.
Wish they had a beefier unit for outboards as the powerheads just keep going and going and...
Nice boat Bern :evilb:


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