LPG spark plug gap & heat range

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:07
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Hi folks, anyone know if it is really necessary to go a heat range colder in spark plugs when using dual fuel?

Also, I've heard you should close the gap up 0.1mm. Any truth to this?

Are NGK plugs worth the extra $11 each over Nippon Denso?

Engine is a 1FZ-FE 4.5 petrol Toyota Landcruiser 6 cyl using BP Ultimate and LPG via a large size IMPCO gas setup.

Runs like a clock and I want to keep it that way.

Cheers
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Reply By: TD100 - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:12

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:12
Apparently thats a crock,yeh use which ever is the cheapest as long as its not champion chit plugs,change them at 20 to 30k and always make sure the leads and cap/button are in good nick as with LPG that is the most important bits and fannys your uncle! or is it bobs your aunt?? cheers Paul
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Reply By: Tippa - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:31

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:31
I recently had my 80 series converted to dual fuel with the Appolo Electronic Injected gas system. Best thing i have done!
As for spark plugs, the largest dealer in NSW installed my system and said factory std spec plugs are fine, and one heat range colder are perfect. I fitted one heat range colder NGKs and gapped them as per normal specs of 0.8mm. I replaced all leads, dizzy cap and rotor button too as they had 265,000kms on them and needed it. He then tuned it with his laptop as i drove and it now feels like it has more power than when on petrol, so the plugs must be at least doing ok!
As mentioned stay clear of Champion. I always just go with NGK and have never had a drama.
If you are being quoted $11 more than Nippon Denso then give Supercheap a try or even repco. I have never thought NGK were that more expensive really... Dont worry about fancy ones, when i gapped mine they were the split electrode (called splitfire by some brands) and they were cheap.
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Reply By: Stephen M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 21:14

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 21:14
Just got mine back from getting the LPG fitted. As mentioned in the first reply load of sh#t as to running hotter or colder plugs. I was told to run the plug that is recomended. I had genuine ones fitted last week when I had the valve clearances checked. Also had the seals replaced that sit down in the rocker covers for the plugs x 6. He told me that the main reason for backfire is, bad plugs, leads, and in your case cap,button. I will replace my leads next week. Although no issues they have done 174k and are the original ones since new so am getting genuine again. Not sure if you have seen it in the paper or not but they have been saying not to use Shell Gas at the moment as it is dirty and will stuff the thingy bobby (what ever you call it) convertor/regulator?? LOL the round thing under the bonnet. Regards Steve M
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Follow Up By: Stephen M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 21:18

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 21:18
No Offence to Tippa above. As he has said original spec are fine but he has chosen to go one colder, that is his choice but not a must. Obviously he has been given advice by as he has said one of the biggest so they would know there stuff. Regards Steve M
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Follow Up By: Tippa - Friday, Aug 01, 2008 at 19:07

Friday, Aug 01, 2008 at 19:07
No offense taken at all mate! We are all saying the same thing really... standard plugs are perfectly fine.
When i had my gas fitted by Premier Auto Center, the gas tech said his laptop was showing up a slight ignition miss, so couldnt tune her properly. So i drove to repco and bought all new ignition components. (Ignition leads... ouch $$$$).
When it came to plugs, the repco staff said their NGK book recommended a plug which was one heat range colder for gas.
I called up the gas tech and asked him which ones to buy and he said std were absolutely fine, but since i had the colder plugs in my hand, then i should buy them. He didnt seem fazed but said one heat range colder is a little better, standard are fine and one heat range hotter is not good at all.
Cheers!
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