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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Vit on July 27, 2005, 04:14:46

Title: spark
Post by: Vit on July 27, 2005, 04:14:46

Which is the best (or good) sparks for 230SL 1964?
thanks for comments


Vit

Title: Re: spark
Post by: blairwag on July 27, 2005, 06:34:29

I did a LOT of research on this topic while preparing to convert to electronic ignition ('71 280SL).

Simply put:
 * if your car burns oil at all: Bosch W8DC
 * if not:                       Bosch W7DC
 * if you want a REALY hot plug: Bosch W9DC

I replaced my W9DC with W8DC. Car runs great - but seemed to start better with the W9DC's.

I suggest Bosch because Beru products are just too hard to get, here in NJ, USA.

Here are my posts with supporting details:
http://index.php?topic=737,plug
http://index.php?topic=1472,plug
http://index.php?topic=1540,plug

BTW, here's a little scoop on the suggested anti-sieze material to use when installing plugs:
http://index.php?topic=1542,plug



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William Blair Wagner: blairwag@earthlink.net
Education is not always knowing the answer,
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1971 280SL US Automatic
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