John Deere L Spark Plug Question

Would running a hotter plug help the plugs last longer with my usage?

I have a 1940 L with Champion W14 plugs. I have read that plugs can foul fairly quickly (and these do), especially with a tractor used like mine - a lot of idling, a trip around the block a few times, but it is not worked heavily at all (I live in the suburbs).

From what I have read, the W14 is a fairly cold running plug. Would a W18 work better? Are there other brands that would work better? An Autolite 3076 appears to match the W14, but is there a hotter running Autolite that would work? Or an AC, Motorcraft, ...?

Any and all advice/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Steven

I don�t use the W-14 in anything anymore due to the modern emission friendly gasoline�s being much harder to ignite & it�s history of fouling spark plugs in low compression weak spark engines..

I would probably try the W-20 for a use like yours or even the W-89D.. If you go that route make sure the plug electrode will clear the piston first.. The Autolite 3077 is also a very hot plug but again make sure it�s longer electrode will clear the piston at TDC..

You might also check your ignition (spark plug) wires for being a solid metal core & not some automotive carbon resistor wire. As that can cause plug fouling issues.. Then make sure you have a good hot blue spark as even the hottest plugs won�t help if you have a weak spark..

Clooney

As I posted below, it helps if you use shutters or air restrictions or any sort of thermostat device to get the temp up to 180 or more,,,,, dont run the carb any too rich,,,,, ,make sure theres no air or filter restrictions,,,,, insure the choke butterfly opens fully,,,,, ,,,and avoide long slow idles plus have her tuned meticulous and use wire core wires.

John T

Steven