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Old 10-04-16, 15:28
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What is the best brand & type of spark plug to use in the Ford flathead V8?

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Old 10-04-16, 15:47
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NGK has always been my go to plug. Stay away from Champion.
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I use NGK B6L
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Old 10-04-16, 17:56
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Chris, Petr, thanks!
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Old 10-04-16, 18:27
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Found some older threads on this subject:And moved this to the Parts/Sources subforum.

Edited to add:

Brands and types listed in above threads:
  • Champion H9, H10 and J10 - only the H10 cross refers to NGK B6L
  • NGK B6L (and alternatives: BM6ES, B6ES etc.)

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Old 13-04-16, 16:16
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This is what was fitted: Champion H9-COM made in Canada - how authentic can you go?
Champion H9 COM Made in Canada.jpg

According to the spare parts list it is the correct type:
parts list - spark plug.jpg

According to http://www.sparkplug-crossreference....HAMP_PN/H9-COM alternatives for the H9-COM are:
  • Autolite 216
  • Autolite 4316
  • Champion H8C
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