Can a loose spark plug cause a misfire?
Under-torquing is a “don’t” because a loose or improperly seated spark plug can overheat which can cause a pre-ignition or a misfire condition. Over-torquing a spark plug is also a “don’t” because the insulator can be cracked.
What should I do if my spark plug is not working on my golf cart?
Yamaha G16 Golf Cart Ground the threaded portion of the spark plug that is connected to the engine. Crank the engine and check for spark. If there is no spark, unplug the white plug with blue and black wires that are at the bottom of the engine under the valve cover.
What should I do if my spark plug is not sparking?
Ground the threaded portion of the spark plug that is connected to the engine. Crank the engine and check for spark. If there is no spark, unplug the white plug with blue and black wires that are at the bottom of the engine under the valve cover. Check for spark once again.
How often do spark plugs need to be replaced?
Due to rapid electrode wear, conventional mild-steel spark plugs used on older engines had to be replaced at intervals of 36,000 miles or less ( see Photo 1). In contrast, spark plugs now last 100,000 miles or more because their electrodes are coated with precious metals that resist electrode wear.
Under-torquing is a “don’t” because a loose or improperly seated spark plug can overheat which can cause a pre-ignition or a misfire condition. Over-torquing a spark plug is also a “don’t” because the insulator can be cracked.
Yamaha G16 Golf Cart Ground the threaded portion of the spark plug that is connected to the engine. Crank the engine and check for spark. If there is no spark, unplug the white plug with blue and black wires that are at the bottom of the engine under the valve cover.
Ground the threaded portion of the spark plug that is connected to the engine. Crank the engine and check for spark. If there is no spark, unplug the white plug with blue and black wires that are at the bottom of the engine under the valve cover. Check for spark once again.
What’s the spark plug gap on a Yamaha G2?
Yamaha G1 golf carts with either an NGK BP5HS (medium-altitude) or an NGK BP4HS (high altitude) spark plug have a spark plug gap of 0.024 to 0.028 inches. Yamaha G2 golf carts with an NGK BP4ES spark plug have a spark plug gap of 0.028 to 0.031 inches.