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How long is a plug chop good for?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by lostboy, Jul 4, 2010.

  1. lostboy

    lostboy Well-Known Member

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    As I end my ride for the day I do a plug chop as I enter the drive way. After a long ride I'm worn out and may not pull the plugs for a few days. The question is will the colour of the plugs still be true days later?
     
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    Should be as long as no one starts the motor.
    Most chops are done under load at around 5000 rpm.
    do you have a very long driveway or just checking them
    at low speed?
    I'm only asking because I haven't heard of it done that way
    before and new knowledge is our best friend.
     
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    "Chops" are overrated unless you're racing. Pull the plugs now and then and read them. I'm about to do just that with my '83, I did 173 miles yesterday, pulled in the driveway and shut it off. Now we'll just have a look.
     
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    As I came down the road to the drive at 4000 rpm I hit the kill switch and pull in the clutch and coast in to drive.
     
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    sounds good then
     
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