Having the best spark plugs for your Porter Cable generator is vital for your machine to perform at its best. If you can’t remember the last time you replaced the spark plugs in your Porter Cable generator, then it’s probably past due! There are countless benefits to replacing your spark plugs. Here are a few:
- Easier Start
- Increase Fuel Efficiency
- Decrease Exhaust Emission
It can be easy to stay on top of when you need to replace your spark plugs because it’s easy to tell when there’s a problem with your existing plugs. When you identify that your spark plugs need replaced, you can easily find compatible Pulstar spark plugs for your Porter Cable generator. Pulstar spark plugs are small but mighty. Without that spark your generator would not start. It’s like a little lightning bolt to jolt your generator awake.
How to choose the best spark plug for a Porter Cable Generator
In order to choose the best spark plugs for your Porter Cable generator, you will need to look at the owners manual that came with the generator when you purchased it. Information related to spark plugs is typically found in the maintenance section of the owner’s manual. It will denote the gap size of the spark plug that will fit with your Honda generator. Remember that the gap size is important in order for there to be an arc of electricity to be created. Typical gap size is .028”- .031” (.7mm – .8mm). The manual will also give recommendations of the correct gap sizing for your generator model.
Overall, remember these two important steps:
1. Check the owner’s manual
2. Mind the gap size
From the outside, Pulstar spark plugs look and install just like every other conventional spark plug. But embedded on the inside of Pulstar spark plugs is a novel piece of combustion technology, developed with the help of the Sandia National Laboratory. It delivers an ultra-high intensity, electrical discharge at the gap with more precise timing than any other product on the market. The result is the most rapid, powerful, consistent, and complete burn possible.
Does a spark plug improve the performance of a Porter Cable Generator?
By using a Pulstar spark plug for your Porter Cable generator you can improve the efficiency of the engine. When you regularly change out the spark plugs in your Porter Cable generator it keeps the engine operating at its peak performance. As with most engines, spark plugs in your Porter Cable generator will have trouble getting the necessary spark to start the engine when they are damaged or worn. Your Porter Cable generator needs the best spark plugs in order to keep your engine and the rest of your machine achieving peak performance with each and every use. A failing spark plug can cause an engine to misfire; bringing you and your work to a halt. With Pulstar spark plugs your Porter Cable generator will be able to spark with the correct amount of voltage and combustion causing the engine to start quickly and effectively.
How long does a spark plug last in a Porter Cable generator?
A spark plug for your Porter Cable generator typically needs to be looked at after 25 hours of use, or you can plan to inspect it at least once every season. When you do this inspection make sure to look for signs that the plug is worn or cracked. It’s also important to check the spark plug gap. When a spark plug ignites it has to travel across the gap in order to get the engine to run. This gap creates an arc of electricity between two leads in order to get the engine to start up through that bolt of electricity. Each lead is a small metal piece that the spark jumps between. Proper gap measurement is important because if it is too large the spark cannot make the jump. Through normal wear and tear and varying temperatures the gap tends to increase, making it difficult for the engine to start and decreasing fuel efficiency.
How do you know if the spark plug is bad in a Porter Cable generator?
There are a couple ways to tell if the spark plug in your Porter Cable generator has gone bad. After starting the machine, you may hear constant rattling, pinging, or knocking sounds. Also, if you have problems getting the generator started initially or it feels very jerky when attempting to start then there is most likely a problem with the spark plugs. These are tell-tale signs of faulty and worn out spark plugs for the Porter Cable generator. You can expect that after the spark plugs have been used for a total duration of 25 hours in different weather conditions, they are ready to be replaced.
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Frequently asked questions about spark plugs
How often should I replace my spark plugs?
For best results, you should replace your spark plugs every 50,000 miles under normal driving conditions.
How do I know if one of my spark plugs is fouled?
If your engine misfires, idles roughly or doesn’t run smoothly, one or more of your spark plugs may have become dirty or fouled. Other symptoms of a fouled spark plug include a lack of acceleration, reduced gas mileage and difficulty starting.
Do I still need to gap spark plugs?
Pulstar spark plugs should be gapped to the setting recommended by the engine manufacturer up to 0.055” (1.40 mm). Do not gap greater than 0.055”. For factory turbo or supercharged engines, gap Pulstar spark plugs to 0/025” (0.63 mm).
What happens if I don’t gap the spark plugs correctly?
An engine with spark plugs that are not gapped correctly will not run smoothly and may not have power or misfire.
How often should I replace my lawn mower spark plug?
Lawnmower spark plugs are typically replaced once a year.
Does it help to clean spark plugs?
Spark plugs cannot be cleaned enough to operate as new. It is always best to replace fouled or contaminated spark plugs.
How do I install Pulstar spark plugs?
Pulstar spark plugs install the same way conventional spark plugs are installed. When using a ratchet and socket or similar tool, care should be taken to not put a side load on the ceramic.
What kind of performance benefits can I expect when upgrading to Pulstar spark plugs?
Customers see significant improvements in engine torque, horsepower, fuel economy and emissions. They notice quicker throttle response, smoother operation and improved towing capacity.
How do Pulstar spark plugs produce these performance benefits?
The science underlying our technology is sometimes called pulse power: energy accumulated over time is released quickly producing a very high power event, i.e., a pulse. Our patented technology applies this concept by embedding in Pulstar spark plugs a capacitor to store ignition coil energy prior to discharge, and to drive an ultra-high current channel across the gap when released. That powerful current creates an electromagnetic field that expands through the combustion chamber and ionizes the fuel air mixture, allowing the flame kernel to grow much more rapidly than in a conventional spark plug ignition event. The result is the most precise, powerful, consistent and complete burn possible.
Do you guarantee these performance benefits?
Yes, we do. If you aren’t completely satisfied with your Pulstar spark plugs, return them, together with your dated sales receipt, to the merchant from whom you bought them within 30 days for a full refund of your purchase price.
Do Pulstar spark plugs come with a warranty?
Yes, they do. If your Pulstar spark plugs prove to be defective in materials or workmanship within one (1) year of purchase, return them, along with your dated sales receipt and an explanation of the reason for the return, to Pulstar LLC, 2451 Alamo Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 and Pulstar LLC will replace them.