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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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This is great information! My 1200s has two plugs per cylinder. For my application, is indexing more important or less important? Thanks!
In your case...you can actually see a noticable difference if you index your plugs.

And ps....SELL ME YOUR HEADS DAMMIT! [>:]
Okay, that makes sense. So the gaps should face eachother right?

Thanks,

 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Great info, Thanks for the pics xFreebirdx!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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Okay, that makes sense. So the gaps should face eachother right?
Keep in mind in the combustion chamber you want the fuel to burn. Sure it is fast but it is a burn not an explosion (detonation).

The problem with dual pulgs is if they create two flame fronts & the two fronts need to work together.

With both plugs facing into the chamber you will get a more controlled burn.

The irons, shovels & earlier engines had/have hemi heads & the plug orientation would affect the burn more noticably as the flame has to travel over the extreme dome of the piston.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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I use the standard old cheap Autolights, they last longer than anything else and I do index all my plugs when I install then. I useMoroso indexing washers.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Thanks for the info guys, i will try indexing today.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Time well spent surfing the web... wow, I actually learned something new today... LOL Thanks!!!
 
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