What spark plug does a Poulan wild thing take?
A: All of our current chainsaws use a Champion RCJ7Y or Torch R7 spark plugs- which are interchangeable. We recommend checking with your Poulan or Poulan PRO servicing dealer for exact details. Follow the spark plug replacement procedures in the operator’s manual if doing the work yourself.
Does a chain saw have a spark plug?
The spark plug in a Stihl chainsaw engine — or in any engine — is a simple device. Each time the engine flywheel completes a revolution, a magnet attached to it induces an electric current in a static magnet, and that current generates a spark across the plug’s electrodes.
What kind of spark plug goes in a chainsaw?
NGK spark plug fits many chainsaws and cut off saws.
What is the size of the spark plug in a chain saw?
21MM X 17MM
4215 T-WRENCH CHAINSAWS SPARK PLUGS 21MM X 17MM STIHL.
What does a bad chainsaw spark plug look like?
The plug might have any of the following issues: Black, chunky carbon buildup spanning the gap between the sparking end of the plug and the hook-shaped metal piece overhanging the end. Dark carbon residue built up on the ends but not spanning the gap.
Do all chainsaws use the same spark plug?
Spark plugs are a key part of maintaining a petrol power tool, especially STIHL chainsaws, and you may think that one spark plug is much the same as another. A standard NGK spark plug and NGK spark plugs sold by STIHL may have the same part number stamped on them, but the STIHL NGK spark plug has some key differences.
How do you know if a spark plug is bad in a chainsaw?
If it’s not producing any sparks at all, your chainsaw needs a new plug. If there are only a few sparks coming out of one side of the electrodes but none on the other side, it’s not bad enough for you to worry about, but it will affect your performance.
What makes the spark in a chainsaw?
The magneto creates the electrical charge needed to fire the spark plug, and the spark plug creates the spark inside the combustion chamber to ignite the gasoline (see How Two-stroke Engines Work for details).
Do all chainsaws take the same spark plug?
Different models of chainsaw require slightly different spark plugs, and this will always be referenced in the user manual. Its always best to use the recommended plug for your specific model. That said, brands such as NGK, Bosch and Champion offer spark plugs that are interchangeable for pretty much any chainsaw.