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Spark Plug Overheating

Symptoms:  White or gray center electrode insulator that also appears blistered. The increase in electrode gap will be considerably in excess of
0.001 in per 1000 miles of operation.

Possible Causes:
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Plug(s) with wrong heat range. 

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Over advanced ignition timing. 

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Detonation

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Cooling system malfunction

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Check for lean air-fuel mixture

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Check the torque value of the plugs to ensure good plug-engine seat contact

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