Using the right car fluids has always been a hot topic with classic car enthusiasts. This is especially true now that E10 fuel has made its way to petrol stations across the UK.* As of 1 September, the government is encouraging us to use E10 fuel (instead of E5 fuel) unless you own a classic…
One of the most frequently asked questions we get at The Green Spark Plug Co. is: which glow plugs do I need? This is an important question – different diesel engines need different glow plugs for healthy engine performance. As leading vehicle parts suppliers in the classic car market, GSP stock an ample range of…
One of the questions we get asked most at The Green Spark Plug Co. is: which spark plugs do I need? It’s no surprise that this question comes up time and time again. After all, different petrol engines need different spark plugs, and it’s important that you get the right ones. As leading experts in…
Every 2,000 Miles Important: Do not allow oil or grease to get on or near the contact. (a) Distributor Shaft Some distributors are provided with a lubricator on the distributor shank. With DM4 and DM6 distributors, refill the lubricator cap with Acheson’s graphited grease grade GC, or an equivalent. (b) Cam Lightly smear the cam…
Every 6,000 Miles Wipe the inside and outside of the moulded distributor cap with a soft dry cloth, paying particular attention to the spaces between the terminals. See that the small carbon brush on the inside of the moulding works freely in its holder. Next time examine the contact breaker. The contacts must be…
