Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue

RV and bus conversion info since 1996.

Share Your Feedback

PRINT PAGE

RV Classifieds

		1989 Winnebago Spectrum 2000 - $39,500
		2002 Fleetwood COLEMAN/CARAVAN C-23 - $9,750
		1971 GMC 4905 - $50,000
		1989 Eagle 2001-CONVERSION - $82,500
		1993 Sea Breeze Seabreeze - $19,995
		VIEW ALL
		Search RV Classifieds
		Classifieds Policies
		Benefits for Dealers
		Sell Your RV
		Dealer Signup

Useful Links

RV Community

		Discussion Groups
		RV Articles
		RV FAQs
		RV Classified Ads
		Virtual RV Park
		Shop at our Store
		RV Lifestyle Books
		Rate Your RV
		AllThingsRV.com
		MyRVGuide.com
		RVMechanic.com
		Advertise With Us

BECOME A MEMBER

RV Resources

		e RV Loans
		Sculptures for your RV
		Visit Rio Rancho, NM for Winter
		RV Dealers
		RV Manufacturers
		RV Rentals
		RV Glossary
		RV Types
		RV Ratings

Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue

Home > Discussion Forum > Mechanic's Corner - Engines

email Duane Koss

reply to message

post new message

search forums

hidden layer

ATTENTION: All Postings that advertise items for sale will be deleted from the Discussion Forum. You may post sale items for free in the Classifieds section. Sign up now.

All Messages in Thread	Author	Date
Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue	Duane Koss	7-13-06
Hi All, Just bought a old 1974 Starcraft 21' Class A and have a question about replacement spark plugs. I took out Autolite 85, but noticed they have about 1/2 the thread depth as the plug hole in the head. Went to do a compression check, and the tool would not screw in due to the carbon embedded in the inner threads of the hole... Had to go get a thread chaser and clean them, in order to use the tester. My question is: What is the proper plug for this engine, that I should purchase. I feel that the replacement should have a proper length base to utilize all the threads in the head, not 5-6. Is these 440-3 heads different than regular 440 Dodge heads? Would appreciate any ideas you all may have....THANKS! Duane Koss / Fort Sumner, NM
Re: Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue	DoDad	7-18-06
I know the heads are different on the 440-3 vs the regular 440 as I have heard from several sources. I do not know the proper plug but I remember that they were slender and appeared too small for an engine that size. Your local Parts store should be able to look them up, possibly under dodge trucks or the New Yorker. I bought a dodge truck repair manual and it does cover the 440-3 variation.
Re: Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue	William Bernyk	4-7-07
I have a 1977 Dodge Journey motorhome with a 440-3 engine. My owner's manual lists the RBL9Y as the proper plug for this engine. Unfortunately, many auto places no longer carry this plug. Many do not even have a listing in their books. The champion RV12YC is an equivalent plug that can be used. I've used it in my motorhome for the last 15 years. I'm very happy with the performance and upon replacement I notice the colour of the plug is within the proper specifications. Another plug that can be used is the NGK (UR4). Apr.7/07
Re: Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue	DoDad	7-21-06
I found a booklet with these specifications for the 1977 440-3 motor... Spark Plug Gap and Number:.035" (0.9mm) Champion: BL9Y Resistor Type: RBL9Y Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Hope this helps.
Re: Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue	john	3-31-07
I am wondering which #1 on the dist-cap is the one i need to start with? and are the plugs on the is there a trick to those to? thanks...:( John
Re: Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue	john	3-31-07
Does any body know which #1 i start from there is -two- of them on my distruber i could really use the help. thanks....John :)
Re: Dodge 440-3 spark plug issue	Jack	9-24-06
Hi DoDad... That book didn't happen to say what the proper sparkplug was for a 1980 440-3 did it? Would you knopw the timing also? Thanks...Jack