What happened to Champion Auto Parts?
What happened to Champion Auto Parts?
Champion Auto Stores Inc., a Maple Grove-based retailer with 160 stores in the Midwest, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy relief. Company officials cited distribution problems and warm winter weather as factors contributing to the bankruptcy.
Where are Champion spark plugs manufactured?
Champion plants in Toledo produce spark plug shells and assemble the final spark plugs. The Detroit plant manufactures ceramic insulation used in the plug. Champion is a division of Houston-based Cooper Industries Inc., which purchased the company last year.
Does RC12YC replace RC12YX?
Q:What is the difference between a Champion RC12YC and an RC12YX plug? This will be a replacement for the RC12YX that I removed from my mower. If not, check the Champion website for a substitute.
What does a champion RC12YC spark plug fit?
RC12YC Spark Plugs
| Center Electrode | Copper Core |
|---|---|
| Thread Size | 14mm |
| Tip | Projected Tip |
| Type | Resistor |
| Fits | BRIGGS & STRATTON GAS ENGINES — Intek, Vanguard single cylinder OHV KOHLER GAS ENGINES — Command OHV, K series, 16.0/TH16, 18.0/TH18 |
Who invented the Champion Spark Plug?
Albert Champion
Albert Champion. During the early 1900s, France was the dominant manufacturer of spark plugs. Frenchman, Albert Champion was a bicycle and motorcycle racer who immigrated to the United States in 1889 to race. As a sideline, Champion manufactured and sold spark plugs to support himself.
Where did Champion spark plugs start?
The Champion Spark Plug Company was founded on June 10, 1905 by Albert Champion and brothers Spencer U. and Frank D. Stranahan in Boston, Massachusetts. Its industry was spark plugs and its headquarters were in Boston, Massachusetts (1905-1910) and Toledo, Ohio (1910-1998).
Who started Champion Spark Plug?
Robert and Frank Stranahan
Champion was founded by brothers Robert and Frank Stranahan in Boston in 1907, but moved to Toledo three years later because of the booming automotive industry in Ohio’s fourth-largest city. The Toledo plant opened in 1912.
What kind of spark plug do I need for my Craftsman lawn mower?
Replacement Plug The Craftsman 4.5hp mower uses either a Champion model RJ19LM or J19LM spark plug, or equivalent, with the gap set at . 030 inch.
