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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 | I installed a HEI in my Stovebolt and use 8 mm plug wires. It is a 12 volt system. It starts immediately and I have been through four sets of Plugs (10mm Champion, AC and NGK. The latest was Iridium by NGK. I have checked everything including the timing. Does any Stove Bolt'er have any suggestions to make to help me solve the Spark Plug life issues?
Normbc9 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | What is failing about the plugs? There is no reason I can imagine for the HEI system to damage plugs- - - -having that 50KV+ open circuit voltage available will fire a plug with the ground electrode completely removed if necessary, and if the plug is clean and gapped properly, the firing voltage is usually below 10 KV, regardless of what ignition system is used. Gap the plugs at .035"-.045" when using the HEI system.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | This is odd. HEI's usually extend plug life.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 | Thanks Jerry. The electrodes are worn down to the plug base. If I'm smart enough I'll post photo's.
Normbc9 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | If the center electrodes are eroding, it sounds like you're running a very lean mixture. Are the insulators snow white and blistery looking? What about carburetion? Anything exotic, or just a stock single carb setup?
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 181 | It has dual Carter-Webers on a heated intake plus a set of headers. The plug tips are deep brown in color and the electrodes are almost invisible.
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