correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

[metalmessiah]

want to throw a new set of plugs in her but my manual hasnt got here yet & want to make sure the previous owner had the right ones.also what should the gap be?thanks

 

[ob]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

Not sure on the gap ,but it looks like it takes Champion L76V. QL76V is optional plug.

 

[metalmessiah]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

man, you guys arefast with those responses...thanks for the info.whats the difference in those plugs?would one be less prone to fouling?

 

[metalmessiah]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

anyone know the proper gap???please????

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

Those are surface gap plugs and require no gapping. NGK plug is BUZHW, also a surface gap. I believe the only difference in the 2 champions is that one is a resistor plug.

 

[metalmessiah]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

thanks for the info rickdb1boat!I pulled one out the other day, dont remember the number but do know it was a champion.the one in it looked like a normal plug you would gap.I dont know if I have ever seen a surface gap plug...would it hurt my motor having the normal type plugs in it?

 

[ob]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

Does the plug you pulled out match either one of the champion numbers listed for your boat motor?

 

[Mufasa]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

Champion L77JC4 works good in these motor also. Just a little hotter and is less prone to oil fouling.

 

[metalmessiah]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

ob, I dont remember the number that was on the plug as it was several days ago & I just did a visual inspection,put them back in to seal the hole & decided to go with new ones.I just looked at a pic of the NGK BUZHW & I can tell you its nothing like that one.it was just a regular spark plug that you gap....I hope I didnt do any damage running it with these plugs installed.looks like there could possibly be some piston clearance issues, unless the ones in my motor have a shorter threaded section.

 

[BR549]

Re: correct plugs for 1997 force 120?

I've got a 1999 90hp force and the manual that came with it covers the 120. It has the recommended plug as NKG BP8H-N-10 with a gap of .040