Take this with a grain of salt, but a quick google search claims the number to be RD15Y, which translates to the 526. That might mean the RD15Y is no longer available, and the 526 replaces it.(quoted from post at 04:02:25 06/13/19) I know the gap for the plugs but what is the correct Champion Spark Plugs for a Super A Farmall. Thanks
It does make you laugh sometimes. I'm not particularly brand loyal, (have owned Fords, Chevies, and Dodges) but there are a few things I've learned: Champions work best in Chryslers, AC's work best in Chevies, and if I can't have Gates belts and hoses, I'll go elsewhere.(quoted from post at 21:51:18 06/13/19) You gotta love it, the OP asked which "CHAMPIONS" are correct, but anytime "spark plugs" or brand of oil type questions are asked it really draws out the comments, even if its NOT part of the question. Some will swear they have used one brand (plugs or oil) for years never a problem and they are the best, while others swear another brand to be best. Wouldn't it be a boring world if we all had the same experiences and opinions lol. I have used tons of several different brands of spark plugs myself and found it was more often the gap and ignition system and engine condition and a whole sort of other factors that mattered MORE THEN the brand of plugs. But hey there can well be quality differences among brands. I know what I've had best luck with....
Take care yall
John T
You got it. I've had squeaking Dayco's, Kelly-Springfield, and a couple store brands new out of the sleeve. It takes too long to change a serp belt on a Cummins to have to do it more than once because of inferior quality.(quoted from post at 01:54:13 06/14/19) Yo Tim, To your post "if I can't have Gates belts and hoses, I'll go elsewhere" reminds me of some time back I installed a brand new DAYCO belt because the old one squeaked NEW DAYCO ALSO SQUEAKED GRRRRRRRRRRR so I'm at my buddys shop and he says use a Gates belt, he installed it, you guessed it NO MORE SQUEAK LOL FWIW (same as all other opinions zero) Ive had good luck with Autolite plugs myself.
John T
This morning I was further inspired to learn more about Henry Ford being sued for using his own name, but was unsuccessful in finding any references to it. Can you give any detail that would help me in my search?(quoted from post at 14:04:20 06/14/19) I've heard all sorts of complaints about every make of spark-plug ever made. Not sure if hardly any have any real truth behind them.
That said, the two separate Champion spark-plug companies have a kind of funny history. A guy from France (Albert Champion) started both companies. Champion and Albert Champion. The latter sold as "A.C" spark plugs. Just like Henry Ford, Albert Champion got sued for using his own name.
Mr. Champion got his spark-plug ideas from a French spark-plug company named Nieuport. He was said to be kind of an angry guy. He got in a fight with another man who he claimed was hitting on his wife. He got decked by the guy and died from the beating.
So much for the great history of Champion and "Albert Champion" spark plugs.
With small engine use, we had many failures with shorted insulators with Champion plugs in the mid 70s. The problem was quickly corrected and Champions have been fine since. They come OEM on many cars and trucks. Not sure what all the moaning and groaning is.
Here is what the original Nieuport spark plug looked like that Albert Champion built his two companies on.
<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto26286.jpg">
<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto26287.jpg">
Bump to the top in hopes JDEM sees it.(quoted from post at 15:42:32 06/15/19)This morning I was further inspired to learn more about Henry Ford being sued for using his own name, but was unsuccessful in finding any references to it. Can you give any detail that would help me in my search?(quoted from post at 14:04:20 06/14/19) I've heard all sorts of complaints about every make of spark-plug ever made. Not sure if hardly any have any real truth behind them.
That said, the two separate Champion spark-plug companies have a kind of funny history. A guy from France (Albert Champion) started both companies. Champion and Albert Champion. The latter sold as "A.C" spark plugs. Just like Henry Ford, Albert Champion got sued for using his own name.
Mr. Champion got his spark-plug ideas from a French spark-plug company named Nieuport. He was said to be kind of an angry guy. He got in a fight with another man who he claimed was hitting on his wife. He got decked by the guy and died from the beating.
So much for the great history of Champion and "Albert Champion" spark plugs.
With small engine use, we had many failures with shorted insulators with Champion plugs in the mid 70s. The problem was quickly corrected and Champions have been fine since. They come OEM on many cars and trucks. Not sure what all the moaning and groaning is.
Here is what the original Nieuport spark plug looked like that Albert Champion built his two companies on.
<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto26286.jpg">
<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto26287.jpg">
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