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  • čas přidán 23. 09. 2017
  • Everything you wanted to know about spark plugs plus more, except if there is something you wanted to know that isn't in here, in that case it is almost everything you wanted to know about spark plugs.
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Komentáře • 271

  • @collinwagoner5359
    @collinwagoner5359 Před 3 lety +3

    You honestly have the most through marine repair videos on CZcams. Made your DVA adapter and used it a lot this summer to replace CDI units. Keep up the good work, always intrigued.

  • @adrienjoinette8913
    @adrienjoinette8913 Před 6 lety +30

    WOW!! And here I thought all the spark plug did was deliver the spark, so much here that I did not know and very important stuff, your second career could very well be that of a teacher, I've always said that there are many experts in life but very few who can explain a subject in such a way that it sticks to you like glue, your one of these people, thank you

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +13

      Thanks Adrien. My second career *is* that of a teacher! CZcams lets you reach many more students than the classroom does. :)

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship1 Před 6 lety +3

    Great tutorial on spark plugs Stu. Especially the part about running the motor at speed and then pulling the plug right away to examine it. Very good information!

  • @erichkestler1934
    @erichkestler1934 Před 2 lety +2

    One of the best videos I have ever seen. Fantastic information in a concise manner. Thank you!

  • @redfishrebel4261
    @redfishrebel4261 Před 6 lety +4

    no doubt knocked that one out of the park. thank you for such infomative videos

  • @pault8891
    @pault8891 Před 6 lety +4

    Fame at last! Thanks for the shout out Stu.
    Great vid - learnt loads as always!

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Welcome Paul, glad you enjoyed the vid. :)

  • @ZachNMcCall
    @ZachNMcCall Před 6 lety +3

    This was an awesome breakdown of the Sparkplug. I have not given them much thought other than replacing them in timed intervals.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Zach, there certainly is more to them than meets the eye.

  • @40on40off
    @40on40off Před 6 lety +2

    your videos have help me so much in understanding different systems, thank you ( United States, Indiana )

  • @PorkBarrel.
    @PorkBarrel. Před 6 lety +2

    Great video Stu. We used to use shims to index plugs on our race cars and I've been doing on all casket-ed plugs. Thanks!

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +2

      Ah, that's very interesting to hear and makes a lot of sense. A while ago I had a small problem with my Alfa where the gear knob would rotate past straight and I thought I would do the same - shim it so it was tight just at the point where it was straight. Before I did that though it went to the factory for some warranty work and they must have noticed that problem too. When it came back they had glued it on with so much glue that it has run down into the lever you need to lift to go into reverse. Geniuses!

  • @josephlassiter1412
    @josephlassiter1412 Před 6 lety +2

    I watch all your videos and you have helped me so much. Thank you for your service and time to help so many people.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      You're welcome Joseph. :)

    • @josephlassiter1412
      @josephlassiter1412 Před 6 lety +1

      Dangar Marine I have a 120 Mercury force on my Bayliner and you have inspired me to find a bigger motor and rebuild it

  • @travis.stevens
    @travis.stevens Před 6 lety +9

    And to think I've just been twisting them in until they feel "about right" my whole life... Thanks Stu!

  • @phill1304
    @phill1304 Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are so bloody good. Thank you so much Stu!

  • @rodneygreen9968
    @rodneygreen9968 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the update on the plug facing the injectors on an Outboard Motor.
    Marine Mechanics would Know important factors by the Knowledge & Training.
    Keep the Information going for the DIYers.

  • @74nova36
    @74nova36 Před 2 lety +2

    God, never knew this information was available thru the part number alone. Thanks for breaking everything down for us. 10/10 mate

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you liked it!

    • @74nova36
      @74nova36 Před 2 lety

      @@DangarMarine absolutely! Curious if you could take a peek at the last video I uploaded, just to see if that’s how my carb should be functioning. Sorry to bother you!
      -Gray

  • @lloydforrester1404
    @lloydforrester1404 Před 2 lety

    Great presentation man! You’re too humble in saying you don’t know that much about the subject.Your knowledge is impressive!

  • @Kitsapbeek
    @Kitsapbeek Před 6 lety +7

    I'll just say I've been watching your videos for a long time and have fixed many outboards because of you saving me $1000s in mechanic fees. Thank you for that. I would like to through a suggestion for a video dealing with adjustment of loose steering on cables. Some time would be nice again thanks for your sharing of knowledge!

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +2

      Hi mate, if the steering is very loose, it can only really be tightened at the outboard itself, I'll do a vid one day.

  • @richardspencer350
    @richardspencer350 Před 4 lety

    Holy crap, Stu! I knew I didn't know a lot about spark plugs, but know I know how much I didn't know! Love all the videos!

  • @VA7ACG
    @VA7ACG Před 3 lety +1

    Such good content Stu. Damn near an expert in that you are well informed and resourceful.

  • @motorv8N
    @motorv8N Před 6 lety +1

    Another winner, Stu. Thanks very much. Always thought those gapless plugs made a lot of sense. Several Mercury 2 strokes we had in the Eighties specced them.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Thanks mate, those plugs do seem pretty reliable.

    • @ronpowell2373
      @ronpowell2373 Před 6 lety

      Have a look in the Johnson 50 - they are gapless as spec'd. Also aircraft engines typically use gapless or face firing plugs - sometimes for piston clearance reasons, usually for the reliability factor. Its a bit hard to stop and check whats wrong at 10,000ft!

  • @dm9449
    @dm9449 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks stu another awesome vid good informative advice

  • @martinlohmann6024
    @martinlohmann6024 Před 4 lety

    that was very informative, wish i would of seen it before i took them out .thank you Dan your the greatest,

  • @davidross4036
    @davidross4036 Před 3 lety +1

    Concise, precise, pragmatic. Thank you.

  • @scottyhoxsey5513
    @scottyhoxsey5513 Před 6 lety +1

    Great Video STU!! Had no idea that much went into plugs and all the numbers and letters keep it up!! Cheers!

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Scotty, there sure is more to them than meets the eye!

  • @Kimbeattie
    @Kimbeattie Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Stu I learned a lot from this vid, thanks from Canada

  • @PA96704
    @PA96704 Před 2 lety

    Dude can I get college credits! Wow blown away how informative and simple you break it down. You should make a multiple choice quiz after each video ✌️

  • @ronaldcach2779
    @ronaldcach2779 Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic video, you really educated me on spark plugs. THANKS FREIND.

  • @num1machinegunneroif
    @num1machinegunneroif Před 6 lety +2

    Awsome that you mentioned indexing. Great video.

  • @wg8847
    @wg8847 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow..had no idea it mattered where the tip of the spark plug was facing inside the head!!
    Man you have made my day..you have taught me more in your videos than i have ever heard about before..
    Pls..write some books for people who want to do things correctly..
    Thanks again ..

  • @elijahedlund1231
    @elijahedlund1231 Před 5 lety

    You are very thorough. You would be a great teacher!

  • @jimbogasoline2042
    @jimbogasoline2042 Před 6 lety +1

    Damn Stu you went to town on spark plugs. I've been waiting for this video to come out and you did better than I thought was possible! I've never heard of or seen that spark plug you showed with out the electrode. That is a crazy looking plug! GREAT JOB

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Jim, I must admit, those plugs took me by surprise when I first saw them too.

  • @gstep51
    @gstep51 Před 6 lety +1

    Another great video. Thanks Stu.

  • @douglasfolds70
    @douglasfolds70 Před rokem

    NGK plugs are the way to go the best.

  • @Kurtdog63
    @Kurtdog63 Před 4 lety

    I have an EFI motor on order. Interesting about the open gap of the plug facing the injector. Thanks for sharing.

  • @irvingguerrero7303
    @irvingguerrero7303 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for such a great video. I have learned more about sparkplugs

  • @christophercarter3685
    @christophercarter3685 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks this video was a great help love your channel keep it up love to see new content

  • @tomgia1964
    @tomgia1964 Před 4 lety

    Comprehensive my new go to vid 👍thanks mr danger 💥💥💥

  • @gary1887
    @gary1887 Před 3 lety +1

    wow it so good looking back on the videos but loved the info well done stu

  • @fishernick2447
    @fishernick2447 Před 6 lety +2

    That was a quick 20 minutes, surprised me.thanks stu

  • @cliffmayson9485
    @cliffmayson9485 Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome video Stu, learnt quite a bit, cheers

  • @TR4zest
    @TR4zest Před 5 lety +7

    "My crappy diagram," says Stu. Then a wonderful illustration comes in to the shot. Brilliant.

  • @gmoose777
    @gmoose777 Před 5 lety +1

    just caught up with this video Stu very informative as usual 1 uncommon failure I want to share is when the center insulator cracks circumferential inside the plug, this allows the insulator to slide down and contain the gap so no spark. the trap is when you pull the plug and turn it up to check, the insulator slides back where it belongs. so you clean the plug reset the gap check the lead and refit still no ignition . pain in the proverbial if you shake the plug though you can here it sliding

  • @yousefyaseen9867
    @yousefyaseen9867 Před 3 lety

    All thanx our marvelous teacher

  • @cepuras
    @cepuras Před 6 lety +1

    Great video, noticed the beer move and even disappeared.. cheers!

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks mate. That beer didn't disappear, I know exactly where it went. ;)

  • @danmcginn772
    @danmcginn772 Před 6 lety

    Hi Stu,i am still learning from your vids.I have a 30hp 1990 yamaha (Mainer) two stroke outboard.It hasn't been in the water for about 8years.That being said it runs great with the garden hose attached.Upon running it a few times to set it up with my controls the plugs looked great.But after taking them out today to put new plugs in (because i almost have my boat ready for a water voyage),i noticed this time the plugs had grey oily gunk on both them.So i ran a compression check,122psi top and 119psi bottom.I am gonna run it awhile tomorrow with the new plugs.But any idea why the plugs would have this grey shit on them after running it several times with normal looking plug tips??

  • @joethornton7958
    @joethornton7958 Před 6 lety +1

    Ten outta ten again. Thanks.

  • @Hercules718
    @Hercules718 Před 5 lety +1

    Cool show, cool music. Thanks.

  • @peterjensen6844
    @peterjensen6844 Před 5 lety +1

    Resistive spark plugs are a life saver when your boat radio is running off the same battery used to start the outboard. Solved a huge headache for me.

  • @forrealfishing4300
    @forrealfishing4300 Před 5 lety +1

    Another good video mate

  • @johnbladykas4454
    @johnbladykas4454 Před 6 lety +1

    This was an outstanding video

  • @daleablett7089
    @daleablett7089 Před 3 lety

    Hi Stu, would you risk installing iridium spark plugs? Advantages? Disadvantages? I'm worried about melting a piston top on a 2 stroke Force 120. Thanks.

  • @TimsWorkshopTJY
    @TimsWorkshopTJY Před 6 lety +9

    Wow Stu, When I first pulled this up this morning my first thought how much can there be to talk about a spark plug? My wrong on that thought. Very interesting video. My chainsaw/weedeater video I edit cut it over and over and it's still over 20 minutes long. There is allot going on with these than I thought. I'm still not there yet too. I guess I'll have to split it up into several videos not to put folks to sleep. Haha

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Tim, splitting big subjects up is a good way to go. It also helps people who are searching for a specific part of the problem they need to solve.

    • @davidrobles509
      @davidrobles509 Před 6 lety

      Tim's Workshop

  • @73suburban
    @73suburban Před 3 lety

    Wow 😲 😳 I had no idea plugs were so interesting 👊. Thank you

  • @louisianag
    @louisianag Před 4 lety

    What should I gap QL78YC plugs to my 1998 Johnson 70hp same plugs it recommends on OMC sticker

  • @timbarnett3898
    @timbarnett3898 Před 4 lety +1

    I found a Mark Lipski in Texas. (TCB-Traction Controlled Braking) made a extended banjo bolt that turns motorcycle brakes to act like ABS. But, he also invented a car head gasket with controlled computer spark (4 sparks on head gasket-rather than just one spark in spark plug, making spark plugs obsolete. He just puts a bolt in existing spark plug holes, runs better too)

  • @jamiedykes6382
    @jamiedykes6382 Před 6 lety +4

    good to watch, usual high standard :)

  • @Bkkaquaman
    @Bkkaquaman Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for all the great videos, they (and you) have certainly helped me diagnose and fix lots of issues with my motors. I do have a question which I hope you could advise me on. I have a couple of 1983 Mariner 60HP two stroke, two cylinder motors (apparently they were build by Yamaha). I have seen many similar motors here on CZcams that have stickers indicating the fuel/oil ratio as 100 : 1. Unfortunately my motors don't have this sticker. Most two stroke outboard owners say that the correct ratio is 50 : 1. I've been using 50 : 1 for as long as I've had these motors (less than two years) and it seems as if it fouls the plugs. The plugs are always very oily and on one occasion a plug just died while on the water. A mechanic did tell me once that there's too much oil in the fuel. What's your opinion on this, or do you know what the correct fuel/oil ratio should be? Unfortunately I don't have a service manual for these motors.

  • @aatuvaan7563
    @aatuvaan7563 Před 5 lety

    What about trolling in cold water? In my case hours of idle speed in ~5°C water temp. Doesn't take too long until my 30yr old 2-stroke starts to smoke and idle gets rough due to cold engine temp and unburned oil.
    Can not install much hotter plugs because driving full throttle to the fishing spot takes a while. Any tricks to make the old 2-stroke run hotter while idling?

  • @stanleystavish6578
    @stanleystavish6578 Před 5 lety +1

    Good work , thanks much

  • @roycefaggotter6860
    @roycefaggotter6860 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow Wow wow, just brilliant information thank you heaps. Royce

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Royce, glad you enjoyed the vid. :)

  • @drmarine1771
    @drmarine1771 Před 6 lety +2

    Mate. the amount of videos you've uploaded is getting huge? i've been watching your channel now for a while. getting movie star status? lol
    Happy days. we still need to have a beer ? next time you're in Melbourne..
    Cheers.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Danny, a beer some time sounds awesome. :)

  • @richardcranium5839
    @richardcranium5839 Před 6 lety

    good video stu . i even learned something. good to note those crush washers should be replaced if you are going to reuse the plug. years ago any parts store had them now its a special order item. just buy a new plug. also not only do resistor plugs cut rfi but also using a non-resistor in a resistor designed system reduces component life due to higher current flow. learned that the hard way.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      I agree that ideally a crush washer should be replaced, but I've certainly seen hundred of plugs go back in with the original washers without problem. Resistive plugs definitely reduce the current flow, that's for sure.

  • @FoodPornNetwork
    @FoodPornNetwork Před 3 lety

    Great video!

  • @beernbashrc79
    @beernbashrc79 Před 6 lety +3

    Hi Dangar Marine. This is another great video I'm learning a ton from your content. I have a 1999 Nissan 25hp two stroke outboard on my boat and I'm going through spark plugs after only about 5 hours of run time. I tend to idle and run at lower RPMs often where I fish. After a while my motor doesn't want to stay running and will quit at idle and i notice my plugs are brown and maybe just a bit oily, once I put the new plugs in it runs great for about another 5ish hours of start and stop fishing. Would you recommend I try a bit hotter plug and maybe lean out my fuel oil mix a bit? Thanks in advance!

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +2

      You could try both really. It's a tough call with reducing the oil as although you do a lot of idling, I presume you run at full speed there and back so you will need the correct oil mixture just for that part of the trip. You might find a cheap electric trolling motor is the best solution to your problem.

  • @ronpowell2373
    @ronpowell2373 Před 6 lety +1

    Nicely done Stu. I don't know about boat engines but some car engines have different plugs specified for different cylinders. Mitsubishi Magnas with V6 engines had the rear cylinders specified as iridium plugs, and the front cylinders as normal plugs. That was because you have to undo engine mounts and rock the motor forward to change the rear plugs -with iridium plugs it meant they are a 'change at 100K Km ' job. the front plugs were 40K Km change out. Smart people used iridium in the front cylinders as well - the net cost was the same in the end.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Hey Ron, it does sound like a makes a lot more sense to just change them all to iridium. I can't imagine keeping track of two different replacement intervals! By the way, I still can't find that procedure for making the sync tool in that manual. I really must get those vids on your motor done soon...

    • @ronpowell2373
      @ronpowell2373 Před 6 lety +1

      I know it is in there as none of the generic manuals have it in them. Basically 2 instrument alligator clips with 50mm of solid core wire soldered to them .. You put one clip on each butterfly shaft and adjust the linkage so that both shafts start moving at exactly the same time . The wire 'pointers' make it easier to see when the shafts start to move. If you make them and try it out you will see what I mean.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      The idea makes sense, I just can't find it in the manual. I'll have another look through and get it finished up for you!

  • @WillsGarage91
    @WillsGarage91 Před 6 lety +1

    great info Stu.

  • @jacksonseale7191
    @jacksonseale7191 Před 3 lety

    Can you interchange regular spark plugs with the open face plugs, and vice versa?

  • @redheat63
    @redheat63 Před 6 lety

    Hey Stu, great video. Regarding the middle numbers and the last number on a spark plug, mine uses a QL78YC what does that tell you?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Hi Serge, this is the guide to the Champion numbering system www.sparkplugs.com/Data/uploads/Charts/Champion_Numbering_System.jpg

  • @BMAN2065
    @BMAN2065 Před 6 lety +2

    hey stu. my 1990 merc 70hp uses flat top plugs. do u know the benifits or cons regarding these types of plugs?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      They don't wear as much which is good. They don't have a great spark at idle, but they work well at high speed.

  • @adrienjoinette8913
    @adrienjoinette8913 Před 6 lety +2

    By the way I had a friend drop by today who has worked on the type of gear shifter I've been having trouble getting to go into throttle only position it's a mercury Quick Silver and he took it completely apart and discovered that I had made a small mistake when I put the ball bearing in the lower hole instead of the upper hole in the throttle only shaft, now it works like a charm, just wanted to let you know that good news : )

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Once one Adrien! It is very easy to make that kind of mistake with these fiddly components.

  • @smallengineexpert6607
    @smallengineexpert6607 Před 2 lety

    Does the cone depth have anything to do with heat range? Thanks

  • @dbayboyds409
    @dbayboyds409 Před 6 lety +1

    I learn something every time! Thank you! I'll never look at them the same way again.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      There certainly is more to them than meets the eye!

  • @searider9922
    @searider9922 Před 3 lety +1

    Comparing same spark plug brand model and heat range, if you don't run electronics onboard will a non resistor type plug fire a much better amount of electricity, healthier gap jump, stay much cleaner whatever compared to a resitor type plug ?

  • @wallytverstol8627
    @wallytverstol8627 Před 3 lety

    very interesting. learned a few things

  • @adenovirus.
    @adenovirus. Před 6 lety

    As a two stoke gets older would you tend to a colder or hotter spark plug? Which is best for cold starting a cranky Johnson 85 circa 78 that runs sweet once warmed up?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      I would stick with the factory recommendation. A hot plug doesn't have a hotter spark, it just gets hotter after a while of running so it won't affect your hard starting. Hard starting generally comes down to poor compression, bad reed valves, dirty carburettor or a faulty choke mechanism.

  • @anthonyhayden8991
    @anthonyhayden8991 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the response Stu. On a Tohatsu Tldi is it normal for a fuel pressure test gauge(non fluid filled) to jump around quite a lot whilst the engine is running?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      Yes, for carburetted outboards with a mechanical pump the pressure isn't stable. For EFI outboards it should be steady at around 40 PSI.

    • @anthonyhayden8991
      @anthonyhayden8991 Před 6 lety

      Thanks Stu, mine is direct injected so i'm guessing the fuel pump is playing up.

  • @johnhanna6637
    @johnhanna6637 Před 3 lety

    I have a mercury blue band 50 horsepower 4 cylinder on my speedboat what would be the best plug

  • @valkyrie6926
    @valkyrie6926 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a Suzuki Df90a, it calls for a NGK DCPR6E, can I use the Iridium spark plug DCPR6EIX? It’s the same plug just in Iridium plug. It’s the up grade plug!

  • @anthonyhayden8991
    @anthonyhayden8991 Před 6 lety +2

    Fantastic upload Stu.
    Have you had a chance to test a hydrofoil yet, i"m eager to hear an honest opinion on them?
    Have you had much experience with gear driven oil injection pumps over oiling or leaking from the oil seal?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Thanks mate. No, haven't done the hydrofoil yet but it is sitting in the workshop ready to go so it won't be long. I haven't seen an oil pump leaking, it is very possible, all seals fail eventually. Some are adjustable by a threaded linkage so if it is adding too much oil they can often be "turned down"

  • @randyrenault1992
    @randyrenault1992 Před 6 lety +1

    Gday Stu , great informative vid as usual mate , very interesting section on the indexing of plugs this i absorbed and today will check the indexing on my wifes 280 zx nissan . one question though , they suggest not trying to gap the newer iridium plugs why is this the rule on those , cheers m8 thx

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +2

      I've only ever seen indexing required on E-TECs, but I presume it could make a difference on any engine with side injection. Makes sense about iridium plugs as they have a very fine centre electrode which could be very easily damaged during gapping.

  • @wg8847
    @wg8847 Před 4 lety

    Was watching your spark plug preview...just realized...i am not sure what year model is my 70 hp yamaha. 2 cycle..was told was a 1990 model..but there is no serial number on the base where normally find the numbers.
    How can i know what year model it really is.
    Thanks

  • @Hahehhwgajshah72726..
    @Hahehhwgajshah72726.. Před 6 lety

    I waited all day for this upload mate.Great stuff as usual.If only I can sort why my Yamaha 30cv keeps fouling plugs I'd be a happy camper.I tried installing NGK Br7hs10 plugs for the same result.The bloody thing has done it since new.Must be a 2cyl Yamaha thing.Other than the fouling it's been a great little motor.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Do you do much idling / trolling while fishing? Somebody asked me once about video on setting an outboard up for low speed running. It's a tough thing to do though as you may also need to run at speed to get back to the boat ramp, but less oil and a hotter plug may help.

    • @mr.fatbasstard648
      @mr.fatbasstard648 Před 6 lety

      Dangar Marine that was me with the 15 hp 1978 Johnson. A tad bit less oil as you suggested and she's been running beautiful at WOT and trolling. Engine temp is also perfect.
      I can't divide my engine performance between trolling and high-speed because I do an equal amount of both. It's a bit of both all day long. Running a tad bit less oil has also cut way down on the wet exhaust dribble out of the lower exhaust port hole.
      I would run two engines if I could but I have a 14 foot tinny and I'm a pretty big guy. If I twist the tiller pretty hard everything from the bow of boat winds up in my lap including my dog.... lmao.
      I have an electric trolling motor but it's not variable speed and I get sick and tired of dealing with a battery. The fish in the reservoirs I fish do not get spooked by the gas motor very easily. They are heavily used recreational Reservoirs :-) .. Thanks again Stu

    • @Hahehhwgajshah72726..
      @Hahehhwgajshah72726.. Před 6 lety

      Dangar Marine,I never troll or idle for prolonged periods.Im always running fresh unleaded fuel using yamalube mixed at 100:1.Gave tried 70:1 and 50:1 for the same result (I thought it would get worse)When driving through Wash zones, 4knot zones and then i come out of them and accelerate it hesitates and carries on a bit until it clears up and smooths out which usually lasts a minute or so.You only have to be at those slower speeds for a few minutes for it to happen.As you know br8hs-10 is the recommended plug and have run br7hs-10 for pretty much the same result.What are your experiences with the Yamaha cv's you've worked on/driven?
      Do they foul plugs? And do you know what the coldest plug I could safely go without pre-ignition?
      Any help is much appreciated mate or anyone else reading that may be of help.
      Cheers.

    • @ronpowell2373
      @ronpowell2373 Před 6 lety +1

      Fabian, I have no experience with Yamahahaha s , but being a carb'd engine there are some things to check before playing with the plug range. 1: if you are not running at sea level your main jets may need changing to a smaller size, especially if your run on lakes more than 1000ft above sea level. If you don't change the jets for the higher altitude you will always be rich on the mix.2: Check , or have checked, the fuel bowl levels. Stu covers this in one of his videos. It is not common but it does happen that the assembly people get the carbs set wrong. Maybe just put some carb kits through the motor so you know they are right internally New needles and seats, floats etc.3: you may need to sync the carbs- it doesn't take much of difference in the butter flys opening to make what sounds and feels like misfire to occur.

  • @EziMoTow
    @EziMoTow Před 4 lety

    Thank you

  • @freshair9315
    @freshair9315 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant.

  • @TEKKKNO
    @TEKKKNO Před 2 lety

    Im using B8HS 10 SPARK PLUGS PLUGS which .040" gap in old evinrude 40 hp 1975
    And the manual say evinrude 1975 using .030 gap and ive rough idle and rough at low speed in motor do u thing the gap makes different?

  • @amanrana4069
    @amanrana4069 Před 2 lety

    Hi Danger Marine,
    I bought a Tohatsu 50hp 2022 model on may 15th 2022. It was installed by the dealer and delivered it to me. It has hardly ran better since. Twice dealer try to fix it as he says but he does not want to know anymore. Its like it working on 2 cylinders only. Hardly goes to 300rpm. I put antifreeze in it thinking there could be water in fuel tank, but it did not help.I checked the spark and its very weak spark and light orange colour. Can you help please as to what could be the problem and how to fix it.
    Thank you

  • @georgetyler5290
    @georgetyler5290 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks again 😊

  • @jbangun1682
    @jbangun1682 Před 6 lety

    Hi Stu, how do you check spark on a face gap spark plug? In another video you had the normal spark plug connected to the cable and grounded on the outboard and as you cranked the engine we can see the spark jump from the electrode to the ground. But with a face gap version, there is no ground plate. So can we still do this simple test and would there be a spark from the electrode to the housing/thread section instead? Thanks.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      Yep, you've got it. The spark will jump from the centre section to the housing.

    • @jbangun1682
      @jbangun1682 Před 6 lety

      So basically I have a 25 HP 2 stroke Mercury that came with a used boat I bought. Electric starter motor works but the engine doesn't run. Checked fuel lines, all good. Did the spark test and no spark on either of the spark plugs. Previous owner reckons it is the powerpack. Will do some more troubleshooting before I replace the powerpack.

  • @darrylpechey9162
    @darrylpechey9162 Před 6 lety

    Howzit Stu. That's a great video, as usual. At 8:35 in the vid, you speak about going one or two hotter. I have been thinking about that because I have and older Mariner/Yammie 40 (6E9) and I do a lot of slow puttering around. I have the problem that I need to clean (or replace) my plugs everytime I go out. The plugs seem to get quite oiled up. I have also tried decreasing the oil content to 100:1, yet the problem still exists. How do you feel about going 2 hotter (from a 8 to a 6), or should I try just 1 hotter and see what happens first?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      I would certainly start by trying one hotter and see how that goes, particularly if you do some high speed running on the way out and back.

    • @darrylpechey9162
      @darrylpechey9162 Před 6 lety

      So yesterday I spent a regular day fishing in the bay. A little bit of high speed, but mostly a lot of slow coming and going. Upon checking the plugs, they were still rather oily so I cleaned them with a spray of "carb cleaner", which works well.
      Could I do any damage if I went 1 hotter again? I just tried a BP7ES and really would like to try a"6". What do you think/suggest ?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      It is really only the plugs that will get hot not the engine itself but if the plug gets too hot it can cause pre-ignition so if you do go to 6's make sure you keep and ear out for any knocking.

    • @darrylpechey9162
      @darrylpechey9162 Před 6 lety

      Thanks mate. I understand perfectly. :)

  • @knowyuhgrow420
    @knowyuhgrow420 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing 🇧🇧 👉🏾 🇨🇦 👍🏽

  • @TimsWorkshopTJY
    @TimsWorkshopTJY Před 6 lety

    Oh I do have a question on spark plugs. Mercury Marine service manual shows a view on spark plug conditions with my two stoke. With wet plugs after it run shows a rich burn. I know it's better to be a little rich rather than lean and running at a idle with muffs could be why? Just need you're thoughts on this. Thanks

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      The carb will vary its air fuel mixture through its rev range. You might be able to just lean out the idle mixture screw if it is too rich, this won't greatly affect the full throttle mixture.

    • @jimbogasoline2042
      @jimbogasoline2042 Před 6 lety

      Yeah man whenever I pulled my plugs while running on muffs they are always drenched in oil. I think Stu mentioned in vid to run at average speed for a while then pull n check plugs for a true result

    • @TimsWorkshopTJY
      @TimsWorkshopTJY Před 6 lety +2

      Thanks for the conformation on the wet plugs at idle. No worries but will check again after running up mid speed for awhile.

  • @louf7178
    @louf7178 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent

  • @willemstreutgers1154
    @willemstreutgers1154 Před 6 lety +2

    Very nice and instructional vid, a bit hard to follow your "speedy talking" for a dutchman, but get used to it near the end.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Willem, yes, ways of speaking can take a while to get used to.

  • @jasonmushersee
    @jasonmushersee Před 6 lety +1

    recently ac delco discontinued the $9 single coating platinum plug for my car because it was'nt lasting the 40k-80k miles as advertised. it's a .050 gap and only lasts at best 10k miles because the electrode would be totally worn down the porcelain. so now they recommend their double coated platinum one for $10. from what i understand the electrode has gotten smaller to reduce em pollution like you said and burn hotter for less chance of misfire in fuel injected engines.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      Interesting that they weren't lasting, good that they came out with a new plug that isn't much more expensive though.

  • @danconquest9323
    @danconquest9323 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Mate , talking plugs , I had a massive lose of power thismorning behing lion Island, limped back to brissy waters , to find cylinder plug No 2 on my 40 yammy , the electrodes on the plug were touching???? Can you shed some light on this please..????

  • @josephlassiter1412
    @josephlassiter1412 Před 6 lety

    I have a question and I think you may be the only one with the answer. I have a 1996 Mercury force 120hp outboard. The issue I have is the magnets in the flywheel blew apart. This goes to show why I wasn't getting full power however they locked up theflywheel. I have since been able to clean up the mess. My problem is this as far as I know Mercury does not sell replacement magnets like Evinrude does so I'm forced to buy a whole new flywheel which is around 500 dollars. So my question is will Evinrude magnets work or sayanother cheaper brand or am I forced to buy a new flywheel?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      I can't see why it wouldn't be okay provided the flywheels have the same inner diameter and the magnets have the same thickness.

    • @josephlassiter1412
      @josephlassiter1412 Před 6 lety

      Dangar Marine I find the price difference between the name brands obserd to say the least. I also am willing to bet most parts can be interchanged I just wanted to ask you a professional

  • @slinkos
    @slinkos Před 3 lety

    I own a Selva Ray 8 outboard motor. I ordered 2 plugs with a 1mm gap (NGKBR6HS-10), which according to the description, are meant for this engine. I installed them and it works perfectly.
    But, after looking in the manual of my outboard, I see that the gap is supposed to be 0.9mm. Should I adjust the gap?

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, I would. They will generally only widen with time and get worse.

    • @slinkos
      @slinkos Před 3 lety

      @@DangarMarine Thanks, I will do that. Now I wonder... I own 2 Selva outboars. And the spark plug specified in the service manuals are both +0,1mm bigger than the gap they are supposed to have. Why is that?
      In specific:
      My Selva Ray 8 needs a: BR6HS-10 spark plug, so the gap is 1.0mm while the manual says the gap has to be 0.9mm
      My Selva Izmir 6xs needs a BOSCH W7B plug, so the gap is 0.7mm while the manual says the gap has to be 0.6mm
      That really confuses me.

  • @adenovirus.
    @adenovirus. Před 6 lety

    If I go to NGK web site it gives me a different spark plug to the web site mention here? Johnson Javelin 85 HP possibly 77-79 not sure

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety

      If you are getting two different recommendations I would check the measurements they specify to see which one matches best.

  • @fabianobrazao1
    @fabianobrazao1 Před 6 lety +4

    Good afternoon, I really enjoyed your videos, I'm a motor mechanic in Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil, I would like to work with you. Thank you and hug.

    • @DangarMarine
      @DangarMarine  Před 6 lety +3

      Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the videos. I've never been to Brazi but I would like to go one day! :)

  • @vaninec
    @vaninec Před 3 lety +1

    What about Resistor In a spark plug?
    Is that good for carburetor

  • @FarmerKamikaze
    @FarmerKamikaze Před 3 lety

    Hey Dangar Marine
    I've am having a 200hp Mercury 2 stroke engine, with series code 0c199027.
    I just got the boat, and i always change spark plugs and so on so everything is correct
    The spark plug that were in it, was the J-plugs, but it recommends the BU8H plug, with no surface... BUT, it got such a poor idle after changing them.. My question is, i am trying to find a better/best spark plug alternative so it runs perfect in idle and good in full speed also
    In automobile, there is the better version with Iridium spark plugs, is there any of those i can try? Or can you help me find what NGK Iridium i need, or Champion//else brand
    When i have got them, i will repost if it fixed my solution: I did run it with the J-plugs, and did not have issues with idle, if i don't find a better alternative, i think i will put the old ones back in