Spark Plugs

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Spark Plugs

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Replacing my spark plugs in a 1966 Dodge W-200 with 318 poly motor and WWW-3 Strongberg 2 Barrel Carb. What plug do I need to install and what reach of plug 3/8" or 3/4". The parts guy showed me a 3/4" reach plug which I thought was incorrect because my current one's were 3/8" reach Champion J12YC. The new plug I ended up with is a Autolite 85 is it correct? Thanks for assistance.

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Short Autolite #85. Double check me though

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Have the idiot look up 65 for the engine. 66 2 engines available. A 318 and LA 318. i Ran into that problem when I installed the new A Series 318 Poly in my 66. Idiot gave me plugs for the LA Engine.
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86 is hotter plug or 85 works in a318 Poly head i always the 86

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Thanks for the help on the spark plugs, I did notice in that shop manual not to be confused with chop manual that there was 2 v-8's, 318-1 and 318-3 trippy. :lol:

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318-1 and 318-3 are basically the same. One is built for more HP. Those are not the designations for A and LA 318's.

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