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Preignition Rating of Spark Plugs
- Ground Vehicle Standard
- J549_201503
- Revised
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Scope
This SAE Recommended Practice describes the equipment and procedures used in obtaining preignition ratings of spark plugs.
Rationale
Information updated to reflect current industry practice related to the heat range testing of spark plugs. Key changes are noted below:
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Deleted references to obsolete U.S Government publications related to lubricating oil and oil for fuel and added applicable SAE document references.
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Updated section on operating conditions to include engine warm-up procedure.
Recommended Content
| Ground Vehicle Standard | SAE 17.6 Cubic Inch Spark Plug Rating Engine |
| Ground Vehicle Standard | Spark Plug Heat Rating Classifications |
Data Sets - Support Documents
| Title | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Dataset 1 |
Issuing Committee
The Ignition Standards Committee reports to the Powertrain Systems Group of the Motor Vehicle Council. The Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining SAE Standards, Recommended Practices, and Information Reports related to standardizing dimensions, performance characteristics and test methods for components responsible for initiating combustion, including spark plugs, glow plugs, ignition cable, ignition cable assemblies, distributors, coils and ignition
Reference
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| HS-840 | This document is not part of the subscrption. |
| J1899_202010 | Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Piston Engine (Ashless Dispersant) |
| J1966_202010 | Lubricating Oils, Aircraft Piston Engine (Non-Dispersant Mineral Oil) |
| J2203_201906 | SAE 17.6 Cubic Inch Spark Plug Rating Engine |
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