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which spark plug for 4.5 HP engine

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Davisrf

Hi, I've been using Champion 6851 but would like to know the correct / best plug for this engine OR what you find works well Thanks


#2

EngineMan

EngineMan

Hi, I've been using Champion 6851 but would like to know the correct / best plug for this engine OR what you find works well Thanks

You need to tell us here what make and model of engine you have.


#3

ILENGINE

ILENGINE

And code number. some engines made during or after 2011 take a different plug than before then.


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Davisrf

Sorry, Engine is B & S on a Murray. I also have same engine on a Weed Eater. I want to get best plug for either mower. These two mowers are definitely prior to 2011. More like 6-8 years old. THey are not where I can get the code # today but I can call my friend to get it from each mower if need be.

Also, another question. ONe of the mowers will start well and run for about 20 minutes and then die. I have to wait about 20 minutes to b e able to start again and then it does same thing again.

Thanks a lot, Steve


#5

AnthemBassMan

AnthemBassMan

The stock plug would be a Champion RJ19LM. But personally, I'd go to an auto parts store and buy an NGK plug. Either the B2LM or the B2LMY. I've always had better luck with NGK in small engines...

L8R,
Matt


#6

EngineMan

EngineMan

"Also, another question. ONe of the mowers will start well and run for about 20 minutes and then die. I have to wait about 20 minutes to b e able to start again and then it does same thing again."

Next time it does it see if you have a spark...!


#7

AnthemBassMan

AnthemBassMan

Yeah, as soon as it dies like that, check to see if you still have spark. If you do, then it is probably crud in the tank blocking the fuel flow. If you don't have spark, then the coil is going bad...


#8

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Davisrf

Much Thanks to all of you.
Will do ref. checking the coil. It is not gas sludge as I clean the carb, replace the carb Diaphragm and clean out the gas tank. So consistent every time at about 20 minutes that it likely has to be heat related, compromising something like the coil or causing another part to change tolerance.

Ref: NGK plug. Either the B2LM or the B2LMY: I will get an NGK unless somebody else has input on this. What does the Y mean in the second part #, if a hotter plug then liekly I will stay away from that one.

Any further input on either subject appreciated. Steve


#9

EngineMan

EngineMan

The Y= V-Grooved centre electrode with extra projection on a NGK plug


#10

AnthemBassMan

AnthemBassMan

Actually the Y designates the plug as one of the new Pro-V line. That line replaced the older Commercial Series plugs. Same heat range as the regular plug...


#11

EngineMan

EngineMan

Actually the Y designates the plug as one of the new Pro-V line. That line replaced the older Commercial Series plugs. Same heat range as the regular plug...

Are you sure because I got it off the NGK spark plug chart, and that the two main plugs for the BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES are BR2-LM and the BCPR5ES

Will have to ask NGK sales rep when I see him...!


#12

pugaltitude

pugaltitude

NGK for Honda and Champion or Torch for Briggs.:laughing:


#13

Retiredcarguy

Retiredcarguy

NGK is the best way to go for many engine applications, small and large.


#14

AnthemBassMan

AnthemBassMan

Don't know if this link will work, but this is a page from NGK. On there, all of the plugs ending with a Y are the newer Pro-V. Basically looks like they took the regular V-Power plugs, and designed them for small engines. Maybe I'm misreading it, but that's what it looks like to me...

PROVChart2008.jpg


L8R,
Matt

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#15

EngineMan

EngineMan

That is just a group of plugs under the name Pro-V if you look you will see that there is one in the list that ends with a E, on the NGK Horticultural, Agricultural and Industrial Applications chart (2012) it shows under the heading Firing End Construction, etc That Y = V-Grooved centre electrode with extra projection.

so I rest my case.


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AnthemBassMan

AnthemBassMan

That is just a group of plugs under the name Pro-V if you look you will see that there is one in the list that ends with a E, on the NGK Horticultural, Agricultural and Industrial Applications chart (2012) it shows under the heading Firing End Construction, etc That Y = V-Grooved centre electrode with extra projection.

so I rest my case.

I must apologize for that. I confused your post from Davisrf where he was wondering if the Y may mean a hotter plug.

L8R,
Matt


#17

EngineMan

EngineMan

Numbers are used for the heat rating...!

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