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Old 12-12-2012, 10:34 AM
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What are the best spark plugs and wires for an O320 (160 hp) with magnetos?
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Old 01-04-2013, 11:43 PM
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Not sure they're the best, but I've mostly used REM-40E's (Champion) and have been happy with them. I might try Tempest UREM-40E's next just to save some bucks.
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I have Skytronic Aero-lite harnesses (plug wires) that are over 10 years old.
When I sent the mags & harness in to Aircraft Magneto Service for the 500 hour inspection/rebuild, the harness came back yet again, tested, inspected and returned to service.
I would call that satisfactory.
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See Mike Busch's Webinar on Spark Plugs. You'll learn all about them, construction,maintenance, cleaning and checking. I think you will see why he recommends Tempest because of a ldocumented reliability record with long ,ean time between failure of the Tempest plugs.

http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=1826468805001
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... he recommends Tempest because of a ldocumented reliability record with long ,ean time between failure of the Tempest plugs.
And significant;y improved design...
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