1977 Bought a cheap black plastic 12VDC sparkplug cleaner (JC Whitney $3.99), no air compressor, handheld (or set on bench), been working a treat to this very morning. Same plugs in all my small engines, v-twins, etc for several years now. Use it for my 6cyl and 8cyl vehicles when I pull the plugs. Newer vehicles, about 2000 plus, such a pain to change plugs that I use new. Should note that my Jeep Commander 4.7L has 160K miles, no misfires, no mileage loss, no power loss, so never change the plugs. ML430, 140K, new plugs at 100K. Plugs last a lot longer now. Cars back in the day, need plugs/brakes/points/wires/dist cap, etc almost once a year, but you could clean the plugs and they lasted much longer. Most service stations had a 'professional' plug cleaner machine.
The working part of the plug is the electrode. While you dont want alot of carbon on the ceramic insulator being a little black isnt an issue unless your reading plugs to tune carb. Back in the day almost all the shops would clean plugs and the guys who tuned their cars had a way to clean plugs.
Great video man! I had one bolted to my work bench when I started working in the auto industry and man it came in handy figuring the rich mixer on my old ranger. Would be cool to win this
I use those "shorty plugs" in my 3rd Gen Camaro, for clearence between the plugs and the header tubes, (Shorty Headers)...and back in the 50's-70's all the shops and garages had a dedicated spark plug cleaner mounted on a work bench.
I have cleaned a lot of spark plugs in my time. As long as your insulator & tip are unchipped, the electrode isn't damaged and you regap every time, you can save a lot of time, money and trips to the parts store.
From Leo: Those spark plug sand blasters were in any gas station garage in the 50's / 60's. Poor carbs, people leaving the hand chokes on, etc would soot them up and the old ignitions were not that strong. Modern cars with high voltage ignitions and precise fuel injection eliminated most dirty plug problems. I just changed original plugs with 175,000 miles in a Ford Taurus, and it was still running great and getting good mileage. I can see blasting plugs for lawn mowers and other crude engines to clean them up..
lol Champion used to sell a high quality cleaner, back before cars had computers, fuel injection, super hot coils and turbos. These days, if your car is working properly, your plugs will wear out without carboning up. With the 6V coils of that era (even in 12v systems) the spark was fairly weak and plugs lasted a long time. Naturally you wouldn't want to try this with platinum or iridium but it's OK for carbed equipment and junker cars.
I was just wondering have you picked a winner for the one you was giving away. I would really like to get one. It will come in handy. So yeah just asking. And I think it was a awesome videos. Your just down to earth and you get to the point and very informational. Thanks man
Is it me or did you delete some of the comments on this? Like I said I tried this but the Briggs service bulletin is something your viewers should know ahead of time. Not worth the savings. It can destroy an engine. Your review is fine but everyone should know the dangers of using this.
1977 Bought a cheap black plastic 12VDC sparkplug cleaner (JC Whitney $3.99), no air compressor, handheld (or set on bench), been working a treat to this very morning. Same plugs in all my small engines, v-twins, etc for several years now. Use it for my 6cyl and 8cyl vehicles when I pull the plugs. Newer vehicles, about 2000 plus, such a pain to change plugs that I use new. Should note that my Jeep Commander 4.7L has 160K miles, no misfires, no mileage loss, no power loss, so never change the plugs. ML430, 140K, new plugs at 100K. Plugs last a lot longer now. Cars back in the day, need plugs/brakes/points/wires/dist cap, etc almost once a year, but you could clean the plugs and they lasted much longer. Most service stations had a 'professional' plug cleaner machine.
Wish I had this years ago, could have saved myself a lot of money
I love this idea. If it works I will be doing this as well. Thanks Andrew
Np
The working part of the plug is the electrode. While you dont want alot of carbon on the ceramic insulator being a little black isnt an issue unless your reading plugs to tune carb. Back in the day almost all the shops would clean plugs and the guys who tuned their cars had a way to clean plugs.
I will buy one product looks good.
Great video man! I had one bolted to my work bench when I started working in the auto industry and man it came in handy figuring the rich mixer on my old ranger. Would be cool to win this
Awesome 😎 some people don't like them
I actually had one in the late 80's and early 90's. It worked pretty well
I use those "shorty plugs" in my 3rd Gen Camaro, for clearence between the plugs and the header tubes, (Shorty Headers)...and back in the 50's-70's all the shops and garages had a dedicated spark plug cleaner mounted on a work bench.
Sweet I have like 20 of them I have no idea
I have been sand blasting spark plugs for years. It really makes plugs last for a long time. Thanks for the info!
You bet man keep up the blasting even if people hate it
I have cleaned a lot of spark plugs in my time. As long as your insulator & tip are unchipped, the electrode isn't damaged and you regap every time, you can save a lot of time, money and trips to the parts store.
I bet and clean them out
From Leo: Those spark plug sand blasters were in any gas station garage in the 50's / 60's. Poor carbs, people leaving the hand chokes on, etc would soot them up and the old ignitions were not that strong. Modern cars with high voltage ignitions and precise fuel injection eliminated most dirty plug problems. I just changed original plugs with 175,000 miles in a Ford Taurus, and it was still running great and getting good mileage. I can see blasting plugs for lawn mowers and other crude engines to clean them up..
I just thought it was neat and figured I would try it. It was pretty fun
Would love a spark plug cleaner. Great video
I'm surprised how much I liked it
lol Champion used to sell a high quality cleaner, back before cars had computers, fuel injection, super hot coils and turbos. These days, if your car is working properly, your plugs will wear out without carboning up. With the 6V coils of that era (even in 12v systems) the spark was fairly weak and plugs lasted a long time. Naturally you wouldn't want to try this with platinum or iridium but it's OK for carbed equipment and junker cars.
Champion used to make a good one. They don't even make good equipment now lol
I would really like one of your cleaners please. Im just starting out and i really dont have much. So please
I was just wondering have you picked a winner for the one you was giving away. I would really like to get one. It will come in handy. So yeah just asking. And I think it was a awesome videos. Your just down to earth and you get to the point and very informational. Thanks man
First!
Hmmm, I don't know if it is a good idea or not.
Well so far I don't see a problem if he electrode is good
@@RepairGang Could be so.
Just make sure you get that grit out of them or it will get into your cylinder and cause problems....great video.
Your right about that I forgot to mention to clean them up with break clean 😂😂
@@RepairGang Good call brother!!!
Good video 😅
😂 people hate the idea of cleaning plugs I never new
I went out and bought this spark plug cleaner at Harbor Freight. Just to let everyone know, right now they're 9.95
Good deal
Very helpful!
Thank you for watching
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@@RepairGang Throw that plug away please do not destroy your engine.
@@NoControlZJX you can clean them out I assume
Internet says those tiny NGK CM-6 spark plugs are for model aircraft engines.
That's cool wonder if I ever get to use them
honest real review, not in some super clean shop with perfect lighting I like it, keep up the great work
I am working on the lighting 😂
I say get the denso iridium boys thatll last 100k
Vinegar, diesel fire.
I'm going to make a video trying those
Let’s go
Hell yeah 💯
I need to go grab me one
Hell yeah 💯
Is it me or did you delete some of the comments on this? Like I said I tried this but the Briggs service bulletin is something your viewers should know ahead of time. Not worth the savings. It can destroy an engine. Your review is fine but everyone should know the dangers of using this.
No sir I never deleted a comment. There is more comments on Facebook
Bro agitate the bag while you use the spark plug cleaner that's why it's a bag and not just a closed off unit u could just poured sand into the top
Did Harbor Freight discontinue the item? Unable to locate it on their site.
I picked one up today
They have some in stock just grabbed one, they don’t show up online. Give me a call.
chain saw
Mini one probably
my McCulloch is that small @@RepairGang
eh, some fine grit and spark plug cleaner does the same thing. or just buy a new spark plug. not a bank breaker
I hate cleaning sparkplugs
it's almost as if inflation is a thing
Right 😂😂😂
The little spark plug is for a four stroke weed wacker
really thank you
Be sure to blow the plug out with air.
And clean it with break cleaner
Make it shine...pshhhh
You're supposed to check your regulator pressure with the tool running.You're probably only running about 70 p.s.i. with all that hose.
I rarely use pneumatic tools so thank you for the tip