[AMC-list] Clean the sparkies, or replace

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

What's the best way to clean spark plugs? Just scrub 'em? Use a little
brake cleaner? Or since they're cheap - just toss and go?

I've got my rebuild kit and replacement float on the way. I had
requested them by phone at one AMC shop, but got no call back. After a
week I placed an online order at another AMC s. shop, but got no
confirmation on the order and my card was never billed. I sent a
follow-up e-mail with no response, so finally went with The Carburetor
Doctor. Didn't want to go outside AMC vendors, but had to this time.
(no meanness - they're probably just out at shows or taking
well-deserved vacation time)

Anyway - parts are on the way. I pulled the plugs and they are very
black from running rich. I'm figuring I'll check the distributor cap,
rotor, plugs, spark plug wires, air filter and tune it when I pop the
rebuilt carb back on. (Pertronix, so it should be easy). Just trying
to decide between cleaning the plugs or replacing them.

(I'll probably just replace the whole shooting match and keep the old
stuff in a box in the trunk "just in case") - it's only got maybe 2K
miles on 'em. What's the general thought? Replace and save as backup,
or clean and go? Tom - what plugs are you running in your 195.6?
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