QL78YC is a surface gap plug, fouls easier, the QL77JC4 and L77JC4 at standard gapped plugs, which i prefer in my motors. the Q stands for quiet, it does not interfer with the radio, and electronics. use the QL77JC4 gapped at .030.
QL78YC is a surface gap plug, fouls easier,
Sorry, but that is not correct.
The QL78YC plug not a surface gap plug. It has a regular gap and an extended nose for better low speed operation.
It is recommended for 1989 and newer 48hp motors (and almost every other carbureted looper outboard above 40hp)
The L78V is a surface gap plug