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E3 Diamond Spark Plugs

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeepstar, Jul 14, 2022.

  1. Jul 14, 2022
    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    As part of my yearly tune up I installed 4 new spark plugs. Went fancy, I know. But any little thing I can do to help this old gal run smoother, I'm fine with that.
    Working from front to the firewall, the first 3 looked fine. The last one, closest to the firewall was covered in oil!! Is this bad, or REALLY REALLY BAD¿
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  2. Jul 14, 2022
    Glenn

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    Valve cover gasket leaking? It's not fouled so it can't be internal and couldn't get on the threads anyway.
     
  3. Jul 14, 2022
    FinoCJ

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    that is kind of weird....looks like the oil is seeping down the threads from outside (like a valve cover leak Glenn mentioned), as opposed to excess oil in the combustion chamber. The electrodes look dry and not fouled or carbon coated.
     
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  4. Jul 14, 2022
    kenb

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    I agree with the above, Looks to me like run down oil from a leaky rocker arm cover gasket. Or from the oil line to the head? I can't remember what side of the block that's on. Can you post a photo of the porcelain part of the plug?
     
  5. Jul 14, 2022
    jeepstar

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    It's in the trash.
     
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    58 willys

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    As said above plug not fouled would highly speculate the valve cover
     
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    Oldpappy

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    A leak from the rocker cover is the only thing that makes sense. Looks like it is time for an oil change too.
     
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    Glenn

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    Let's hope a rod doesn't start knocking if he changes it. :)
     
  9. Jul 15, 2022
    jeeper50

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    Main oil line is on the opposite side, swap the valve cover gasket and begin a watch to see if it returns
     
  10. Jul 16, 2022
    kenb

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    This is the oil line I was saying you might want to check for a leak
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2022
    jeepstar

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    Brakes went out:shock:, so its going to the shop to get looked at by a real mechanic. Brake failure don't bother me, it's my wife I'm more concerned about.
    I refilled the empty MC and had her pump the brakes as I was looking for leaks, but I didn't see anything apparent
     
  12. Sep 28, 2022
    jeepstar

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    Review: I went back to the lawnmower sparkplugs today. It's been running fine, just not quite right. Installed 4 new AC Delco units, and took it for a drive. Ran smoother.
    Here are the 3 sparkplugs I removed. The last one i didnt include due to me not fixing that leaking oil return line.

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    jeepstar

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    The E3 may be good for newer cars, but I really feel like it's a waste of money for my fhead
     
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    colojeepguy

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    I tried a set in my 460 Ford and was underwhelmed.
     
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  15. Sep 28, 2022
    danielbuck

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    Same here, the cheaper plugs seem to be just fine for our engines, I tried E3 plugs and didn't really notice any difference at all. Back to regular ones :)
     
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    Rick Whitson

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    Lawnmower plugs form Ace Hardwear work just as Good. Champion J 8 is what I have always used. Just saying.
     
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    Jeepenstein

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    Personally I like Bosch super copper. Not that I have ever seen any improvement in anything, just my plug of choice..
     
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    Vanguard

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    Jeepenstein

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    They have always served me well also..
     
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