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quantum
Posted 2009-11-14 5:55 AM (#47657 - in reply to #43964)
Subject: Re: spark plugs


Puddle Jumper

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Brighton, MI
Hey varyder go play somewhere
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varyder
Posted 2009-11-14 8:51 AM (#47662 - in reply to #43964)
Subject: Re: spark plugs


Visionary

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New Bohemia, VA
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Jedi Jeff
Posted 2009-11-14 1:15 PM (#47674 - in reply to #47605)
Subject: Re: spark plugs


Fountain Inn, SC United States
kevinx - 2009-11-12 9:34 PM

I vote for chemical reaction of the plating of the spark plug body, water, and aluminum causing the white residue.


Seems like the water pH would have to be way out of whack to cause that Kevin. I think its more an issue with hard water and soap residue.

To clean it up, one could try flushing with water and a brush, and then use some black engine enhancer spray on it.
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buddahead
Posted 2009-11-17 1:27 AM (#47865 - in reply to #47605)
Subject: Re: spark plugs


Cruiser

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SF Bay Area
kevinx - 2009-11-12 6:34 PM

I vote for chemical reaction of the plating of the spark plug body, water, and aluminum causing the white residue.


Good guess Kevin... kinda like electrolysis & the zinc anode. I get it.

My guess? Just about any cleaner that is acidic will etch the surface of bare aluminum, like the Vision cylinder fins. This Aluminum oxide is water soluble and deposits itself on the black areas of the fins, and this along with "hard water" is causing the deposits.

The fix? remove the cylinder fin oxidization with something like simichrome polish, followed by a wax, and only use a base cleaner to wash the motor or anything near the motor, like mild car washing cleaner (surfactant), rinsing well with plenty of water and use compressed air to remove the remaining water (like the leaf blower, or compressed air). Hit the dried motor with S100 engine blackening spray.

Some weird sh!t, huh?

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