What spark plugs do you prefer?

[Comanche_County]

Well I got it running again today.  I took the above advice and replaced the old corroded battery cables with 2-0 or 00 (double ought) cables and added an extra grounding strap from the engine to the tub.  I also replaced the condenser again.......and it started right up on 6V!   Whoo Hoo!

Then, I took it out on another 10 mile back road test drive, when I got home, it wouldn't start back up on 6V.  Bad Jeep, Bad Jeep!!!!!

I'm starting to think my voltage regulator is bad, or for some reason something is burning up condensers.  I'm also a little sketchy on the generator's ability to keep up the charge.

[Comanche_County]

Well, this thread has gone way beyond spark plugs......anyway, I've replaced the points, cap, wires, and plugs again and also narrowed down the timing very well. �It starts ups as soon as you hit the foot switch, ON 6V NO LESS � I added a fuel pressure regulator to the fuel line also. �But the Solex, even with the regulator set at 1 psi, still results in sooty plugs. � It starts and runs great, but I know the soot can take its toll on valves and the rest of the engine. �Anyway, I'm happy to have it running smoothly again. �Even though it has no brakes, I've put at least 50 miles on it lately on the back roads here....Its really fun driving this flatty! �Even with no brakes, I put 10 more miles on it on the rural dirt roads today...Driving this Jeep is just tons of fun! �

I'm going to let this 50' go, so if anyone is interested in it let me know.

[aboyandhisdog]

You can install a leaner main jet in your Solex very easily.  Most of them come with a #127 jet from the factory as far as I know.  Tim and I are running a #112 at 5300 feet, so you might need something in between - maybe a 117 or a 120.  You can find them here:     http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?name=Solex%20Main%20Jets&cPath=2851

I know you will hear not to run your jeep too lean.  My experience is that the jeep will run poorly if you are too lean before you could do any damage.  In other words, if the jet is too lean, keep increasing the size until it runs without any hesitation under load. Also, you will need to increase your regulator to 1.5 or 2.  At the 1lb. setting you have it at now, it may cut out going around corners or under load.  That was my experience.

[Comanche_County]

You can install a leaner main jet in your Solex very easily. �Most of them come with a #127 jet from the factory as far as I know. �Tim and I are running a #112 at 5300 feet, so you might need something in between - maybe a 117 or a 120. �You can find them here: � � http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?name=Solex%20Main%20Jets&cPath=2851

I know you will hear not to run your jeep too lean. �My experience is that the jeep will run poorly if you are too lean before you could do any damage. �In other words, if the jet is too lean, keep increasing the size until it runs without any hesitation under load. Also, you will need to increase your regulator to 1.5 or 2. �At the 1lb. setting you have it at now, it may cut out going around corners or under load. �That was my experience.

Thanks for the info!  

I've got it where it fires up right away now, cold or warm.  Even though it doesn't have brakes I've been putting around on the backroads here and except for the nasty growling from the TC, it runs darn near perfect.  The plugs are still sooty so it probably does need a different jet.  I'm actually going to put this one on CL today, I've got to thin the herd a bit.  If it doesn't sell, then I'll be tearing in to the brakes and the T90/TC very soon.