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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: 66RavenGTCoupe on January 15, 2014, 09:36:13 AM
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Just wondering what options I have for correct spark plugs for my Dec 65 Metuchen built 66 A code? Can you still get originals?
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try green sales company in cincinnati.
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Just wondering what options I have for correct spark plugs for my Dec 65 Metuchen built 66 A code? Can you still get originals?
You can find BF42 Autolite spark plugs on eBay using the GetItNext eBay search engine - http://search.getitnext.com/beta/search/execute?q=nos+autolite+BF+42+spark+plugs&commit=&search=1&sort=0&p=1&u=1
There are typically a few sparkplugs with Part # B8A-12405-A sets for sale at any given time. These seem to be the most commonly available variant of the BF42s. If you want the spark plugs that come on the car from the factory (they are still BF-42s) they would have a different part number on the box and look a bit different (they have the Autolite "star" on the ceramic part of the plug). They show up for sale more infrequently. Shop around - the prices of the spark plugs tend to vary wildly.
Regards,
Ron
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Believe correct '65-'66 Spark Plugs should have the Autolite star and circle on them. The ones without them are later 60's and Early 70's
Tony K.
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Believe correct '65-'66 Spark Plugs should have the Autolite star and circle on them. The ones without them are later 60's and Early 70's
Tony K.
+1 Tony - that's 100% correct
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DANIEL
I have several sets in stock. you know how to contact me.
regards.
PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
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Here's a reference shot from a set I have:
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mmmm nice examples.... getting hard to find these ones now. and if you do happen to find some dig deep into your pockets as sellers don't really want to let them go, just incase they build a throughbred restored example or for use on a unrestored example. kind of somes up why I have been collecting them for many years.
regards.
PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
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The BF 42 star was also used on some of the BB 's including 67 GT500. That adds to the demand.
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The BF 42 star was also used on some of the BB 's including 67 GT500. That adds to the demand.
Think that change was in April 67 (from 42s to 32's) then they went back again to 42's (from 32's) in April 68 due to a fouling issue
Guess they couldn't figure out which ones to use :(
Just expanding a bit
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mmmm nice examples.... getting hard to find these ones now. and if you do happen to find some dig deep into your pockets as sellers don't really want to let them go, just incase they build a throughbred restored example or for use on a unrestored example. kind of somes up why I have been collecting them for many years.
regards.
PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
Thanks Phill. They were a really nice set that I picked up about 8 years ago, still in the 10 pack box (though it only had eight). They are destined for my '66 fastback eventually. Believe it or not, I paid a "whopping" $18 for them. Wish I could find more deals like that now!! ;)
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The Swedish Mustang 66 Owner's Manual oddly enough specifies BF 32 for the
4-V, 225 horse powered Mustang.
Texas Swede
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I know this is an old thread, but for anyone looking there are currently 2 sets (10 plugs each set) on ebay right now with the star logo for cheep.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-pack-Lot-of-10-BF-42-FORD-AUTOLITE-SPARK-PLUGS-B8A-12405-A-New-in-box-/221460738453?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item339016b195
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-10-BF-42-FORD-AUTOLITE-SPARK-PLUGS-B8A-12405-A-/221460885535?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item339018f01f
Cheers
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Star on the box does not count ;) needs to be on each spark plug
Don't see that in any of the pictures
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Great thing about ebay they have a message feature and you can ask for more info and pictures ;)
Saw these and thought I would be nice and put it out for board members looking as I know they don't come up often. If someone is interested they can inquire further with the seller.
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Great thing about ebay they have a message feature and you can ask for more info and pictures ;)
Yes it is - other great thing is to have someone else confirm it for you :)
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There are typically a few sparkplugs with Part # B8A-12405-A sets for sale at any given time. These seem to be the most commonly available variant of the BF42s.
Both part numbers were used at the Ford dealers, B8A-12405-A is the Ford part number
while BF42 was printed on the plug its the Autolite number (now Motorcraft) and can be used as well.
B8A-12405-A is not a variant of the BF42, its the same thing, you can find it printed on the box.
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Yes it is - other great thing is to have someone else confirm it for you :)
True True, I figured anyone on the board that was in need would do research on the plugs before pulling the trigger. Hope it helps someone out.
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Gents,
I'm looking for the correct spark plugs for a 1966 K-code build date of 23 Oct 1965 out of Metuchen. Am I correct that they should be a BF-32? The salesman at Green Sales Company in Cincinnati Ohio said so but haven't been able to verify.
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Gents,
I'm looking for the correct spark plugs for a 1966 K-code build date of 23 Oct 1965 out of Metuchen. Am I correct that they should be a BF-32? The salesman at Green Sales Company in Cincinnati Ohio said so but haven't been able to verify.
Yes the correct heat range is BF32 .This info can be confirmed in the specification supplement to the 66 shop manual among others. The assemblyline plug would have a star on the insulator that the later versions do not have .
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Much appreciated Bob and J.
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Yes the correct heat range is BF32 .This info can be confirmed in the specification supplement to the 66 shop manual among others. The assemblyline plug would have a star on the insulator that the later versions do not have .
Wondering about this, so was the BF-32's for K-Codes and the BF-42's for standard V8's? I was just researching and searching the forum and came across another thread that all they talked about was the BF-42's, no mention of these BF-32's???
It's just I have a line on some original BF-42's, but I have a 66 K-Code and want to get the correct ones... also, anything I need to "watch out for" with original NOS spark plugs, they do have the original stars on the plug?
Thanks...
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Not really sure of which "other thread" your referring to. It may have been solely focused on the standard small block application or the OP never identified their specific need or application ::)
Yes they would have originally had stars. Haven't found enough documentation to figure out the change over that related to the number of ribs. Those will be pretty much covered by the boots so its not going to likely be a discussion once installed.
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Wondering about this, so was the BF-32's for K-Codes and the BF-42's for standard V8's?
It's just I have a line on some original BF-42's, but I have a 66 K-Code and want to get the correct ones...
With the current low octane gas, use a BF-42 on a 289HP for every type of driving, and put the BF-32 in for shows.
Jim
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With the current low octane gas, use a BF-42 on a 289HP for every type of driving, and put the BF-32 in for shows.
Jim
++1
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I just purchased a box of NOS BF42 Powertip plugs. I know have an NOS set of each, one set with the Autolite Star logo, the other with the Powertip. Which would be correct for a July 1966 built, Dearborn 289 2V coupe?? Also, does anyone know when the Star logo type plug went away, and the Powertip came into being? Thx
Bill
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Power tips came out later, so you need the star logo ones.
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I was thinking so, I seem to remember that Power tips were a 68’ and up transition?? thanks Charles.
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Here are a few pics. I picked these up at $2 per plug. Feel pretty good about that. ;)
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one more
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I was thinking so, I seem to remember that Power tips were a 68’ and up transition?? thanks Charles.
For all practical purposes they were a 68 up transition.
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Thanks for the input Bob.