Re: Get Me The Gun!

I had basically the same experience on an '89 Chevy pickup with Autolite plugs I'd bought from Walmart. I solved my problem with AC plugs from NAPA.

Some one said Autolite plugs from NAPA or any other source are OK, just the ones from Walmart act up.

Walmart used to sell AC and Champion plugs along with Autolite, now all they sell is Autolite. I suspect Walmart put price demands on AC and Champion to where those two brands told Walmart to get lost, then Autolite compromised quality to meed Walmart's demands.

Wouldn't buy a toilet stopper from Wal-Mart.

Have had Champion D-18, D-21 and the Autolite what? 386 I think? All from the local parts house. Not to say that they aren't "low-quality" also tho.

The darned thing didn't run this bad when it was oil fouling before the rebuild.

Haven't tried the ACs yet. Think I'm gonna call Kim's parts man in the morning and order a carb too. I haven't liked that thing from the start. It just shouldn't blow soot like that all the darned time.

Have overhauled it so many times the threads are wearin' off the screws. :>(

Allan

We run AC Delco in our 165 Massey and 1600 Oliver. Not too many problems, although the 165 is starting to foul them more as it is starting to burn oil.

Donovan from Wisconsin