1962 Jensen 541S Ignition Parts

Engine:
3.9L L6

The 1962 Jensen 541S has 8 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 1 part type and 3 brands, covering the 3.9L L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The ignition system on the 1962 Jensen 541S delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Every listed part is a Spark Plug.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.032", 0.033", 0.035" and 0.040". Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION, ACDELCO and MOTORCRAFT.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CHAMPION Popular 404
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 404
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"Resistor Plug
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ACDELCO R45XLS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO R45XLS
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .035
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CHAMPION 38
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 38
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Non-Resistor TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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CHAMPION 4041
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 4041
Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"Resistor Plug
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MOTORCRAFT SP423X
🇺🇸 US
Copper Resistor Spark PlugCopper
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP423X
Copper Resistor Spark PlugCopperSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,00012,000
OE Style.035"/0.9mm
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO 41828
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalDouble Platinum
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41828
ProfessionalDouble PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.033"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035" (IN)
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CHAMPION 7322
🇺🇸 US
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7322
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CHAMPION Popular 3405
🇺🇸 US
Platinum PowerPlug Type: RN14PMC
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 3405
Platinum PowerPlug Type: RN14PMCPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1962 Jensen 541S

On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.

  • Confirm you have the 3.9L L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1962 Jensen 541S?

Our catalog currently lists 8 ignition parts for the 1962 Jensen 541S across 1 subcategory and 3 brands, covering the 3.9L L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1962 Jensen 541S?

Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1962 Jensen 541S?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.032", 0.033", 0.035" and 0.040". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1962 Jensen 541S was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1962 Jensen 541S?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.9L L6 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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