[AJD] Sparkplugs

[Duane Larson]

Michael,
You are welcome.  If you think the carburetor may be the original one, I 
would be interested in the s/n of the tractor as I'm trying to sort out the 
various Ensign Bj carbs vis-a-vis s/n's.
Regards,
Duane

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ostrander" <antiquejd at fwi.com>
To: "Antique John Deere mailing list" 
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Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:03 PM
Subject: RE: [AJD] Sparkplugs


> Duane-
> Thanks for the information.  I couldn't remember all the details.  We have 
> a
> very original GP standard for sale.  It has one straight chain case, the
> original R2 mag, outside tube carb, original low air cleaner, very nice
> radiator, and these 33 plugs.  I will have to try and get a build date on
> it.  Am very sorry to hear about Doug.  I was looking forward to getting a
> match to a single plug he sold me last year.  He was certainly a
> knowledgeable individual.
> Michael
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of
> Duane Larson
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 5:09 PM
> To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> Subject: Re: [AJD] Sparkplugs
>
>
> Michael,
> Without looking into my reasons, my summary sheet notes the 33 was used 
> from
> 11/20/29 thru the end of production of the head using pipe thread.  If you
> need more info, I can dig it up.
> I have a Champion box in my collection that says made for the JD Tractor
> Company and the end flap has printed C1-600-R, Champion #33 - an 
> interesting
> way to write C1600R, since the 7/8" plug was the AC-600-R.
> Yes, depending on the general condition it should work to separate and 
> clean
> the 33's.  I use a deep well 6 point 13/16 socket on the gland and hold 
> the
> plug shell in the vise.  If it doesn't come, use some heat on the gland.
> You probably haven't heard, but Doug Windrem died unexpectedly of a heart
> attack January 11.  He was the fellow from Canada who sold you plugs at
> Portland.
> Regards,
> Duane
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Ostrander" <antiquejd at fwi.com>
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> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 12:46 PM
> Subject: [AJD] Sparkplugs
>
>
>> Duane-
>> I am confused on Champion #33 sparkplug.  What year GP was that correct
>> for?
>> Being a two piece plug, is there any reason a pair of used ones cant be
>> cleaned up and function properly?
>>
>> While I was digging around, I found an empty 33 box with a John Deere
>> printer generated packing slip attached.  It referenced the C1600R part
>> number.  Didn't even realize we had that sitting out there.
>> Michael
>>
>>
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