Nigel Lay Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Quick question. What make & type of spark plugs are mainly used. When I cross reference the original L10S you seem to be able to go all over the place with types and numbers. Recommendations gratefully received. Nigel (with TS952 - the bodyshop people are coming next week to look at my work - and probably laugh!!- and to see what they have to do. So she WILL be on the road this year). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 As there hasn't been a reply I have gone for NKG B7HS. The problem was there were 4 plugs in the engine, all 1/2" reach but all different! Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 I have concluded that there is no plug that is always suitable as in the days when there was 4 star. The answer is to use trial and error to find which temperature range suits your engine and tuning level. When you have got it right one year, it will magically change over a period of in activity in the winter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lou Metelko Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Nigel: Spark plugs -- Bosch - WR7BP - getting hard to find but very foul resistant Champion - L87YC - old reliable available everywhere NGK - BP6HS - my personal choice by experience Lou Metelko (with TS981L) Auburn, Indiana USA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 A few years ago I put Beru spark plugs (www. beru. com) in my Triumph Spitfire. What a difference! It was like installing electronic ignition, only for much less money: less use of the chocke, better starting, more pulling power (low revs.). My TR3A came without spark plugs when I bought the car. Well, one of the first things I bought: 4 Berus! There's a lot of technial information on the Beru website and there's a special old-timer PDF where you can look up what they think is best for your car. Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks Lou and Menno, set of BP6HS on their way, courtesy of ebay all for £5.00 inc. postage. They were listed under Skoda parts!!!. Beru don't do a listing for early TR's but I am sure they would come up with something if contacted. B7HS also on their way via a friend in Cornwall as had them in a drawer so should be set up now Cheers - Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenclaw Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Beru do make Plugs for early TR's from TR2 see here for TR3A Beru Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted August 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Thanks, another one on the list. Nigel (The earliest triumph I could find was the spitfire, I must have been looking in the wrong place!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mychael Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 I went to the the Beru website and e-mailled them to ask if there were any dealers in Australia. I've never received a reply. Mychael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Mmm, I think that's bad and not German-like (punctual as they are). Even worse when there's a page on their website to ask for dealer addresses all over world! But, perhaps there's a solution: some guys I spoke about spark plugs agreed with me on the quality of the Berus, but they also mentioned Bosch Super 4 spark plugs. They seem to be as good as the Berus (but not as cheap overhere in Holland). Try www.bosch.com And yes, they have an Australian website. Then there's also a new player on the market: Brisk (www.brisk.de). They produce mainly for motorcycle engines, but there are also major car brands on their list. A friend of mine owns a Austrian KTM supermotard bike. It was his intention of tuning the bike with all kinds of expensive aftermarket stuff. He ended up with nothing more than the Brisk spark plug: (much) more power, less fuel, better starting. I don't know if this is the thing for our Triumphs, but perhaps it's worth investigating. Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvmul Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 A few years ago I put Beru spark plugs (www. beru. com) in my Triumph Spitfire. What a difference! It was like installing electronic ignition, only for much less money: less use of the chocke, better starting, more pulling power (low revs.). This can mean 2 things : Beru sparks are good and/or the old sparks in the Spitfire have been too long in it. Some time ago, I had to look after a Mazda MX5 because it was pulling badly when accelerating, with missing beats etc. I had been looking in the Haynes Manual for possible causes, but the car needed only new spark plugs to cure the problems. The old spark plugs had been in the car for 35000 or 75000 kms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rudi Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Just a quick one: I have NGK's BPR5HS in mine. So far I could not find them at any known supplier. Any ideas or advise as I need a spare set. Thanks, Rudi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvmul Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Rudi, NGK BP6HS are right for your car, they are advised already in this topic. BP5 are a little hotter. I suppose the R means resistor? In racing, most people use NGK BP7HS or BP6HS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Before I put the Berus in, there were NGK's in my Spitfire's engine. I used them for about 10000 kms., so I think that they were not too old. I bought them together with new carbs. for my Spit and had the car set up on a rolling road (So I'm quite certain that I had the right NGKs for my Spit). Anyway, I think that Berus are better than the NGKs. But I suppose that they are useful examples of modern technology for older cars. We also put electronic ignition and modern fans in our Triumphs (and they benefit from these new products!) Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenclaw Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I E-mailed Beru & received a reply from Hans Motors (British Agents) sales@hansmotors.co.uk /http://www.hansmotors.co.uk/ for Tr4A plugs who have quoted me - BBZ40 @ £0.81 each + VAT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 There is a chap on ebay selling four BP6HS (as recommended by Lou) for £5.19 inc. postage. Item No 4571635471. This is the guy I got mine from so I should think he has got a few sets. He lists them under Skoda! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 I have a few sets of NGK BP6H VG (these are the V grooved variety). £6 per set inc UK postage. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mychael Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 I did some cross checking on a current NGK catalogue. I think these would work in the 4 cylinder Tr engines. NGK Platinum B6HVX NGK Iridium BR6HIX They will of course be expensive but are supposed to last a bloody long time, like 50,000k's. Mychael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvmul Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Lou Metelko mentioned NGK BP6HS as his personel choice : a lot of people seems to use these type of spark plugs, especially for fast road and rally cars. Perhaps in the long run they are not a lot more expensive than other makes? Recently I paid 48 euro for 6 NGK plugs though (not for a Triumph) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mychael Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 The BP6HS is not an expensive plug. I run them or sometimes the 5's which are a little hotter as my old motor runs a bit oily. Those other plugs I mentioned are expensive like $20 Australian each. I spoke to an Alfa Romeo dealership and they do indeed carry Golden Lodge plugs but could not find a correct replacement for the TR's. However if anyone has a Golden Lodge plug number that they use then please let me know. Mychael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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