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Leick238 09-15-2025 08:39 PM

1990 Baja 250
 
just curious what spark plugs i should be running in stock 502 jasper motor in my Baja? right now i have NGK R (BR6FS) plugs. Had dads friend who is mechanically inclined that he doesn't think they are right, it thinks i should be running NGKUR4? any input on what i should be using?

jeff32 09-15-2025 08:59 PM

What is a jasper motor? First time i hear that

Leick238 09-15-2025 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by jeff32 (Post 4934751)
What is a jasper motor? First time i hear that

jasper motor is just remanufactured 502. Think their built more durable

Griff 09-15-2025 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by Leick238 (Post 4934753)
jasper motor is just remanufactured 502. Think their built more durable

Definitely not more durable than OEM Merc. Jasper are ok, but their marine engines have a much higher failure rate than Merc.
The BR6FS are the correct spark plugs for a Merc 502.
I assume your Dad's "mechanically inclined" friend doesn't work on marine engines.
UR4 plugs are too hot and could cause detonation. You could run a UR6 which is the same heat range as the BR6FS with a projected tip

Leick238 09-16-2025 01:05 AM


Originally Posted by Griff (Post 4934760)
Definitely not more durable than OEM Merc. Jasper are ok, but their marine engines have a much higher failure rate than Merc.
The BR6FS are the correct spark plugs for a Merc 502.
I assume your Dad's "mechanically inclined" friend doesn't work on marine engines.
UR4 plugs are too hot and could cause detonation. You could run a UR6 which is the same heat range as the BR6FS with a projected tip

what about the AC DELFCO RAPID #1? Can you use those?

Brad Christy 09-16-2025 06:20 AM


Originally Posted by Griff (Post 4934760)
Definitely not more durable than OEM Merc. Jasper are ok, but their marine engines have a much higher failure rate than Merc.
The BR6FS are the correct spark plugs for a Merc 502.
I assume your Dad's "mechanically inclined" friend doesn't work on marine engines.
UR4 plugs are too hot and could cause detonation. You could run a UR6 which is the same heat range as the BR6FS with a projected tip

Griff,

Any specific known reasons for the higher failure rate? I've always heard good things about Jasper engines, so I figure it's a marine thing. Bearing clearances? Valvetrain? Curious.

Thanks. Brad.

boatnt 09-16-2025 06:22 AM


Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4934770)
Griff,

Any specific known reasons for the higher failure rate? I've always heard good things about Jasper engines, so I figure it's a marine thing. Bearing clearances? Valvetrain? Curious.

Thanks. Brad.

in the automotive industry, Jasper does not have a good reputation, I would guess the same applies for marine

SB 09-16-2025 06:56 AM

BR6FS Cross’s to delco mr43t which is correct plug for merc 502/rectvport cast iton head motors. Gap to .035”.

boostbros 09-16-2025 07:47 AM

i run NGK ur5 they work awesome

SB 09-16-2025 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by boostbros (Post 4934782)
i run NGK ur5 they work awesome

I’m a V Power junkie also. :)


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