Decarb damage plugs???

[hydrasport18]

I recently did a dcarb on a 94 150 oceanrunner an am now having in intermitant stalling problem. Should you typically change plugs after a decarb?? Can a decarb damage plugs??

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

They definately can. Always keep your old ones and use them during a decarb or do it b4 you are about to replace the plugs anyways.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

it is always recommended to change plugs after a decarb.

 

[MikDee]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

It says on the can, no need to change the plugs, as they'll be cleaned also?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

Decarbing can remove large carbon deposits which have to pass through the engine and can stick into the gap in the plug. Replace them as suggested.

 

[MikDee]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

Decarbing can remove large carbon deposits which have to pass through the engine and can stick into the gap in the plug. Replace them as suggested.

Good point Silvertip! I guess better safe then sorry.

 

[Walker]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

A decarb doesn't damage sparkplugs. It may foul them with carbon as already stated, but a good cleaning of the plug will remedy that. A decarb can clog recirculation valves and cause idle problems.

 

[GlasV162]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

This is the first time I've heard of a decarb causing problems; can you elaborate on this? Thanks.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

This is the first time I've heard of a decarb causing problems; can you elaborate on this? Thanks.

It doesn't do any damage, just breaks up crap that fouls the plugs, which yank and a little carb clean takes care of..might need to do it more than once too

 

[ezeke]

Re: Decarb damage plugs???

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