L78v versus L76v

[ddaigle]

Spark plug chart says my motor 71- 60 horse, takes L76v spark plugs, Wallymart has a special on L78v,almost giving them away,so I want to buy a bunch, anybody know the difference and can I use them?

 

[ddaigle]

Re: L78v versus L76v

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[Droll]

Re: L78v versus L76v

How are your plugs now ?<br />Black or white , or something in between ?<br />I would stick with the recommended plug , but it all depends on your needs , with the L78v you will get a hotter plug ,witch is fine if you got black oily plugs but bad if your plugs already are white ( should be light brown )<br /><br />clip from www.championsparkplugs.com :<br />Remember, CHAMPION PLUGS GET HOTTER THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, COLDER THE LOWER THE NUMBER. <br />too hot a spark plug can cause severe engine damage<br /><br /><br />Image from www.championsparkplugs.com .<br />

<br /><br />What are thoose numbers ?? see Champion Numbering System

 

[ddaigle]

Re: L78v versus L76v

Thanks Droll, My plugs lean toward the black oily side so it might be worth giving them a try.

 

[Walker]

Re: L78v versus L76v

Plugs from 2 strokes should be on the oily side.

 

[Droll]

Re: L78v versus L76v

Originally posted by Walker:<br /> Plugs from 2 strokes should be on the oily side.

Yes have to agree on that one .<br /><br /><br />But if you know what you are doing , you can make some " adjustments" <br />Manufactures recommendations will always work ,<br />but if you "race" the engine then you might want to consider a colder plug , on the opposite if you just use engine for trolling then you "might" want a hotter plug .<br /><br />Best way to say it ,follow the Manufactures recommendations = run safe .