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Offline mrmach5

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NGK Plugs for 73 CB750K Anyone tried DP7FA9
« on: August 24, 2023, 06:21:53 AM »
My 73 CB750K has a habit of fouling plugs in a short period of time,
compression 135 -145
stock airbox
Busso 4 into 4 340 reproduction exhaust
Valves adjusted
Timing on spot
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105 mains 40 pilots needles 3rd grove
have not test driven yet but recently drilled the top eight emulsifier tube holes to 0.039" and installed 35 pilot jets .
Has anyone tried NGK DP7FA9 plugs in these bikes ? Looks to have about a 1mm projected tip.
Their description.
Designed to operate over a much wider heat range than ordinary plugs. Heat Range: 7
Resists carbon buildup and pre-ignition
High alumina ceramics for better heat transfer and electrical insulation
Solid copper core and nickel tipped electrode provide a longer plus life


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Re: NGK Plugs for 73 CB750K Anyone tried DP7FA9
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2023, 01:14:30 PM »
Do you mean DP7EA-9?
See: https://www.ngk.com/compareproducts
I see no objection but I leave it to the experts here to judge whether the electrodes will be too close to the piston. Gap is a bit wide which in theory may shorten the burn time somewhat.
I have no idea what you expect of drilling the top eight emulsifier tube holes to 0.039.
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Re: NGK Plugs for 73 CB750K Anyone tried DP7FA9
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2023, 01:49:18 PM »
Wow ,
Sorry,,, my mistake. Yes NGK DP7EA 9 


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Re: NGK Plugs for 73 CB750K Anyone tried DP7FA9
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2023, 02:03:08 PM »
 I put them in a big bore engine and the pistons closed the gaps, but it has high compression pistons.
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Re: NGK Plugs for 73 CB750K Anyone tried DP7FA9
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2023, 05:31:14 PM »
I have no idea what you expect of drilling the top eight emulsifier tube holes to 0.039.

This is commonly done in the 657A/B carbs of the 750 to reduce plug fouling in city traffic situations when running too much octane (or today, when using ethanol-laced fuels). It also helps blend the transition from 1/2 throttle upward, where the wasp-waist in those carbs causes a 'flat spot' in the throttle response right around 70 MPH-75 MPH in the K2/3 bikes in top gear, in particular.

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Re: NGK Plugs for 73 CB750K Anyone tried DP7FA9
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2023, 11:20:31 PM »
check your plug caps resistance.