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Posted by wdtom on June 05, 2004 at 18:44:42 from (155.212.223.137):
In Reply to: Diagnose these spark plugs... posted by Matt on June 05, 2004 at 16:34:00:
I would do a compression test. Then squirt oil into the cylinders, if it comes up a bit it is a sign the rings are worn out. Which you probably know anyway. Likely it is rings as it looks like you are getting a lot of oil up in the combustion chamber. Other than an overhaul the only thing you could try is a couple of ranges hotter plug to try and keep them burned off. And keep the engine running on the warm side of normal too. Like 200 degrees. A warm engine will keep the plugs cleaner than a cold one.
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