I restored a sparkplug for fun and tested it out.

I did not have so much time in the workshop due to a minor neck injury and I spent some time with my Dad. So I had about 2 days to restore this purely for fun, and I could not really find a video of someone doing this on KZbin, so I stepped up to the stage and did it.
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[@mastertech7104]

Nice job. Glad you enjoyed it. Way back when I first started repairing cars, we had a sparkplug sandblasting tool mounted to the wall and inserted the dirty sparkplug, blasted them clean and re-gapped them. Stay safe and please continue with the great videos.

[@AJRestoration]

I would love to see what it looked like, maybe I could get my hands on one of those sandblaster. What blasting media did it use?

[@mastertech7104]

@@AJRestoration I'll take a look around and get back to ya. The blast media was sand.

[@pfadiva]

​​@@AJRestorationHand Tool Rescue restored one a few years back if you wan to take a look at it.

[@Carguy-sp8xj]

@@AJRestoration I sand blast my plugs and I use glass beads and I haven’t had a single issue with using that. Spark plug blasters were very popular in repair shops in the 40’s & 50’s and they’re actually pretty expensive if you can find one that still works.

[@garymucher4082]

I have no idea how many viewers on here that have ever taken a spark plug apart. Spark plugs either work, or then don't. And you can even make a resister plug into a non-resister plug by taking the resister section out and cutting a piece of house copper wire to fit inside. Really not much to plugs. I've been media blasting them for a long time now. They clean up so easy and look new. Then you can easily test them with an ohm meter... Thumbs Up for this video showing how!

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you for thee thumbs up! I agree they either work or they don't.

[@YukonHawk1]

I watched this while having my morning coffee. So relaxing. I love all of your vids. I especially appreciate the background noise. It sounds like birds and, at one point, a newborn baby.😊Your work is amazing.

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you so much! I am really glad you like my videos!

[@carver7689]

I've heard of people restoring spark plugs in Cuba, as they restore or retrofit all kinds of stuff to keep their old cars going. But this is the first time I've ever seen it done. That's pretty cool! Hope your neck's doing better soon.

[@AJRestoration]

Its such a simple thing to keep clean and working. My neck is much better, had a nerve pinching. Its still sore but at least I can walk upright and look around now haha

[@pfcparis]

It still looks great! I used to work in a local Briggs & Stratton plant. They closed down a few years ago. Old Biggs & Stratton engines were top-of-the-line. The newer ones are okay. They have changed the design to meet modern emission standards and lower costs. I am not a fan of the plastic carburetors. I have an old tiller with a Briggs engine that ran great for decades. First-pull start even after sitting for years, but now it is ready for a rebuild. The intake valve seems to be sticking open. Too bad you can't come to the US and restore the rest of if for me.

[@AJRestoration]

Maybe someday, I would love to move to the US. So many projects I could to and people I could meet.

[@7jackaloper7]

That was fun! How about you give that Briggs some TLC, that would make a great video.

[@AJRestoration]

Good idea! It may be one of the future restorations. Any idea on color?

[@7jackaloper7]

Everything looks good in red. But dealer's choice! Why not try a color you've never used before?@@AJRestoration

[@lanetteferguson3846]

You can restore anything. Your videos are great AJ, have you thought about restoring a complete piece of equipment along with the motor. I think this could make a really good series.

[@AJRestoration]

I do have something like that planned, doing equipment like this is a lot of work but it is really fun to do.

[@Kmnri]

Dayum, its nice to see something unique restored! great job even if it wasnt worth it.

[@AJRestoration]

Haha I sure had fun!

[@mshoulders100]

Enjoyed that.thank you from 🇬🇧 😊

[@AJRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job AJ beautifully done

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you buddy!

[@andymiller5611]

Nice video, matey! Good looking spark plug!

[@AJRestoration]

It sure is haha! Thanx buddy!

[@jankotze1959]

Brilliant work AJ

[@AJRestoration]

Baie dankie Jan.

[@pascalrichard2902]

Brigue et Straton toujours au top. Très originale cette restauration 😄

[@T_B]

Welp! That's a first for me. 🤣 I've never seen a spark plug restoration. Thanks man! Great job!

[@AJRestoration]

Hahaha same here, I was like "I wonder if someone was silly enough to do it" Could not find anyone, So I did it.

[@mskayla7747]

That was different. And unique. And interesting. 👍

[@AJRestoration]

Glad you liked it! It sure is kinda unique haha.

[@MASI_forging]

Such a great restoration 👍👍

[@AJRestoration]

Many thanks!

[@christopherrobinson4421]

Man that is so cool. Great Job!

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you!

[@robertmailhos8159]

That really got my interest sparked up 😂😂

[@AJRestoration]

Haha glad I could spark your interest.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@AJRestoration lol 🤣

[@margiobgh8689]

Hola Amigo por favor sigue reparando motores como antes, que es excelente tu trabajo y dedicación..saludos desde Argentina Corrientes!!👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🇦🇷

[@foxwhiskey]

.....never seen a spark plug restoration..... Yes, I see and did ! For restoration old planes we use for the spark plugs of the V12 or radial engines f.e. a special cleaning unit. Size app. two shoe-boxes. There was all included. A sandblaster. Internal light and lenses to control the result. A connector for high-tension to check a: the sparks and b: the function of the insulation. The machine is from the 50-60's and restoring one aircraft-spark-plug takes 2-3 minutes.😊

[@AJRestoration]

I would love to get my hands on one of those machines.

[@mrclaus859]

Cool. Thanks for posting

[@AJRestoration]

My pleasure!

[@richardluce775]

My dad ran an old snow machine that fouled plugs regularly. He go riding with a pocket of new plug on the right and when he got home he’d have a pocket of fouled in the left. He’d put them on a bake tray in the oven and roast em for an hour. Irked my mom to no end. Hed buy new crush gaskets and viola.

[@AJRestoration]

I could imagine your mom could get quite angry when he bakes them... Imagine the smell haha

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Nice job.

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you!

[@juliesoane7399]

Simple is often the best. 😊

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you!

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

You know my usual KZbin content creators are slacking when i’m reduced to watching a spark plug restoration video on a Saturday afternoon !

[@AJRestoration]

Hahahaha hopefully it was somewhat interesting!

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@AJRestoration]

Hello there Slim!

[@oneshotme]

Looks like it come out of a Model A and ran since then!! Look great

[@jesuspm1507]

muy bien hecho te ha quedado muy limpia impecable como se tiene que quedar una bujía cuando te la venden para ponérsela a un motor como es el caso del que tú tienes o para ponérsela a un motor de una motocicleta o de un coche qie las necesite o utilice en el caso de que no lleven o incorporen motor de inyección sino de pistones como los antiguos motores de los aviones que llevaban motores con hélices o biplanos no como los actuales que todos absolutamente todos incluidos los helicópteros que llevan motores a redacción o turbohélices con los que se puede volar más rápido y alcanzar mayor velocidad

[@razorboyXVII]

Very nice!

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you buddy!

[@TapscottJ]

It’s funny to me that when you tested it after restoration, the side of the plug facing the camera reads B4. You should pencil on “after”! 😊 Love the channel and the work. Small things need restoration too!

[@AJRestoration]

I haha yeah I actually only noticed it after you mentioned it! Damn that would be good haha

[@AhmedxAG]

that's awesome

[@plp_]

You plant it with zinc right? You can't use it in car now, because of the cylinder gases temperature.

[@AJRestoration]

It will be fine to use in small equipment.

[@scottcates]

terrible

[@montymc450]

Smart

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you!

[@marcosrosamonte8294]

✅️👍✅️

[@jenniferogilvie5490]

Where did you buy the digital ultrasonic cleaner and how much please?

[@AJRestoration]

The channel sponsor sent one over to use and test. Feel free to have a look, They don't ship internationally as far as I know. www.adendorff.co.za/mac-afric-professional-ultrasonic-cleaner-with-heating-and-digital-timer

[@jenniferogilvie5490]

Thanks very much for your prompt reply. We have a Branch here at Springfield Park, Durban.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

People replace spark plugs FAR to often.

[@AJRestoration]

I agree, I only ever found one plug that was dead, the rest worked fine.

[@rogerpatrongonzalez5800]

👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍🥃🥃🥃

[@AJRestoration]

👏👍

[@BIBIWCICC]

This isn’t restoration, it’s called cleaning!

[@AJRestoration]

Haha okay okay, settle down there love.

[@Andrew-AF]

NGK whats to know your location !!

[@AJRestoration]

Haha NGK was like "BUY A NEW ONE" I was like "No, I'll restore it"

[@vladimirfedorov1822]

У тебя там птицы орут, ты в райский кущах живёшь?

[@smashyrashy]

Too cheap to waste time doing

[@todtiger]

The clue is in the title

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Try reading the title and then the description before commenting ............ you may look less foolish that way.

[@AJRestoration]

Haha yes, I did it for fun, its not a serious video. I also have a conclusion at the end of the video. Feel free to watch it again ;-)

[@johnconnor555]

AJ you can restore just a rusty nail...for me is the same thing, i will like it as well. Only one is AJ !!!🛠⚙🪛👍💪

[@AJRestoration]

Haha thank you, glad I could entertain you!