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John in OK

10-17-2002 18:40:53

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We have a Vixen spark plug cleaner (sand blast type) manufactured by the Edmund J. Wudel Mfg Co, Los Angeles 22 California. Does anyone know if they are still around and if so contact information? We need a new canvas sand bag.

Thanks for the help

John

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Ed Utah

11-30-2005 08:48:43

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Re: Spark Plug Cleaner Help Needed in reply to John in OK, 10-17-2002 18:40:53

I am having parts prblem to, where did you get
the parts from
Ed
THANK YOU

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Terry in IN

10-25-2002 20:39:59

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Re: Spark Plug Cleaner Help Needed in reply to John in OK, 10-17-2002 18:40:53

The aviation industry uses these for spark plugs. While there are some expensive units, Aircraft Tool & Supply or U.S. Industrial Tools, both in Michigan sell the small bag type blasters. Aircraft spark plugs list for about 26 bucks each, and typically sell for around $18.00

It is true, blasting agrivates the fouling due to the loss of the porcelain glaze. Also, grit does lodge in the tight groove between the porcelain and the casing. I recommend pitching auto plugs. I don't blast aircraft plugs unless they are so plugged up that the only other option is pitching them. I prefer to clean them with a pick, air and solvent. If one does blast them, I consider it the beginning of the end. After blasting, spend several minutes with a dental pick and a bright light. By proper leaning of aircraft engines, plugs can be kept free of contaminants, much like the modern "100,000 mile between tune-up" cars. I personaly operate various aircraft for hundreds of hours without the industrially standard obligatory 100 hour blasting. I also get more life than normal out of an engine due I believe to operating cleanly.

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John

10-22-2002 11:52:45

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Re: Spark Plug Cleaner Help Needed in reply to John in OK, 10-17-2002 18:40:53

Thanks for the help. The parts to repair my unit are on there way from California.

John

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d3Mike

10-21-2002 03:18:59

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Re: Spark Plug Cleaner Help Needed in reply to John in OK, 10-17-2002 18:40:53

Those sand blasters went out with button shoes! They remove the smooth finish on the porcelain, so they load up faster. They also tend to allow some stuck sand to find it's way into the engine. Hang it on the wall as a memento to the past,when labor was cheep and plugs were expensive! Good Luck, Mike

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JoeK...Try this place(they catalog Vixen)

10-18-2002 08:45:13

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Re: Spark Plug Cleaner Help Needed in reply to John in OK, 10-17-2002 18:40:53

Flanders Company
P.O. Box 93605
Pasadena, CA 91109-3605
Phone: 1-626-792-7384
Fax: 1-626-792-5341
Email: [email protected]
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564-01200Sparkplug Blast Cleaner
.Replacement Parts for the 564-01200 564-564-01278Cristilite (abrasive) 564-01201Canvas bag 564-01202Grommet 564-01203Metal band for bag 564-01204Rubber cushion for bag 564-01205Air valve complete

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Chris

10-17-2002 20:01:25

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Re: Spark Plug Cleaner Help Needed in reply to John in OK, 10-17-2002 18:40:53

Not sure what your bag looks like but I would think a good upholstery shop or someone with a comercial sewing machine should be able to make one pretty easy and inexpensively.

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10-20-2002 10:59:41

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Re: Re: Spark Plug Cleaner Help Needed in reply to Chris, 10-17-2002 20:01:25

I use my glass bead cabinet to clean spark plugs. Has worked great, so far. Just be careful of the porcelein where the writing is. Some brands of plugs have fairly weak writing and bead blasting can damage it if that is important to you. Good luck. P

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