Importance of indexing

[Pool_shark_dc]

Got a 2003 ficht. Kind of in a pinch right now and out of the 4 plugs I bought only 2 of them indexed good. The other side wouldn't. How bad is it if I run with them not indexed? I plan on getting more but not right this second.

 

[jakedaawg]

The electrode burns off and scores the cylinder walls is what I have been told, never seen one that wasn't properly indexed because why would you not?

 

[David Young]

If you are talking about indexing spark plugs like on 'cars'. Indexing spark plugs will do nothing but cost you time and money. I did this to a 'car motor' several years ago because I heard it would free up a few horsepower. Didn't do anything. I removed the spacers and decided I will never try that again

 

[ondarvr]

Indexing is required for FICHT and E-tec's of certain years, and even then the plugs may not last long, it was a motor specific issue, some went through plugs rather quickly, others didn't. Short term it may not make difference, long term it may, it had nothing to do with increasing HP.

 

[flyingscott]

Have you switched the plugs around to find out if they index in different holes. When i did my friends motor I had to move the plugs around until I found the hole they indexed in.

 

[RCO]

It is critical that the plugs are indexed properly on ficht motors. If you are in a hurry, just buy double the number of plugs, you should be able to get them to index
by switching around to different cylinders.

 

[daselbee]

I buy 12 just to get 6 good indexed plugs. And YES...it is required on Fichts.

 

[David Young]

OK , I stand corrected and sorry about posting, "indexing is a waste of time". Still learning about boat motors

 

[jimmbo]

OK , I stand corrected and sorry about posting, "indexing is a waste of time". Still learning about boat motors

There is a lot to learn about the FICHT. Had one for 4 yrs, it had all the upgrades. Several reMappings of the ECM, indexing of the plugs, new cylinder heads(with the pins), a complete newer style powerhead. All that and the new powerhead scored a cylinder in less than 50 hrs

 

[David Young]

There is a lot to learn about the FICHT. Had one for 4 yrs, it had all the upgrades. Several reMappings of the ECM, indexing of the plugs, new cylinder heads(with the pins), a complete newer style powerhead. All that and the new powerhead scored a cylinder in less than 50 hrs

​Now I know . After watching several youtube videos and reading several articles, You should index the sparkplugs on a Ficht motor. Even if you have to buy a couple extra sets of sparkplugs to get it right