The NGK BPR5ES (Stock No. 7422) is a standard projected-tip resistor spark plug used in selected Honda four-stroke outboards and a range of marine inboard engines. Featuring a nickel electrode and copper-core construction, it provides reliable ignition and efficient heat transfer. Its M14 × 1.25 thread, 19 mm reach, 20.8 mm hex and 0.9 mm gap suit engines specifically specifying BPR5ES.
Marine & Outboard Spark Plugs
NGK Nickel Spark Plug BPR5ES (7422)
SKU: GB-BPR5ES
$8.80
Key benefits
Key Benefits
- - NGK Stock No. 7422
- - Confirmed Honda outboard applications
- - Standard resistor-type spark plug
- - Projected centre electrode
- - Nickel electrode with copper-core construction
- - Built-in resistor helps reduce electrical interference
- - M14 × 1.25 thread
- - 19 mm / ¾" reach
- - NGK heat range 5
- - Flat gasket seat
- - Iridium alternative available as BPR5EIX – Stock No. 6597
Specifications & Dimensions
- - Brand: NGK
- - Part Number: BPR5ES
- - NGK Stock Number: 7422
- - Thread Diameter: 14 mm / 0.551"
- - Thread Size: M14 × 1.25
- - Thread Reach: 19 mm / 0.748"
- - Hex / Spanner Size: 20.8 mm / 13/16"
- - Nominal Spark Gap: 0.9 mm / 0.035"
- - NGK Heat Range: 5
- - Seat Type: Flat / gasket
- - Resistor: Yes
- - Centre Electrode: Nickel
- - Centre Electrode Core: Copper
- - Electrode Configuration: Projected
- - Ground Electrodes: 1
Compatible Outboard Motors
- Honda Outboards
- - Honda BF4.5 – 4.5 HP
- - Honda BF4.5D – 4.5 HP
- - Honda BF5 – 5 HP
- - Honda BF5A – 5 HP, 1-cylinder 4-stroke
- - Honda BF5A2 – 5 HP, 1-cylinder 127 cc 4-stroke
- - Honda BF5A4 – 5 HP, 1-cylinder 127 cc 4-stroke
- - Honda BF5AK2 – 5 HP, 1-cylinder 127 cc 4-stroke
- - Honda BF5DK2SB – 5 HP, 1-cylinder 127 cc 4-stroke
- - Honda BF50 – 5 HP designation in NGK catalogue, 1-cylinder 4-stroke SOHV
- - Honda BF50F – 50 HP, 3-cylinder 4-stroke SOHC
- NGK's current part finder specifically confirms BF4.5 and BF5 applications, while its consolidated BPR5ES listing includes the additional Honda model variants above.
Compatible Marine Inboard Engines
- - Barr Chevrolet 194/230 CID – 1962–1969
- - Barr Chevrolet 250 CID – 1962–1969
- - Chevrolet Marine Conversion 194 CID – 1962–1969
- - Chevrolet Marine Conversion 230 CID – 1962–1969
- - Chevrolet Marine Conversion 250 CID – 1962–1969
- - Marinetek 318 CID – 1975–1988
- - Marinetek 360 CID – 1975–1988
- - Panther F185 – 1976–1980
- - Panther F235 – 1976–1980
Cross-Reference Spark Plugs
- - NGK: BPR5ES
- - NGK Stock No.: 7422
- - NGK Iridium: BPR5EIX
- - NGK BPR5EIX Stock No.: 6597
- - Champion: OE051
Important Fitment Information
- Do not confuse BPR5ES with BPR5EFS. They are physically different spark-plug configurations.
- BPR5ES
- - Stock No. 7422
- - 14 mm thread
- - 19 mm reach
- - 20.8 mm / 13/16" hex
- - Flat gasket seat
- - Heat range 5
- BPR5EFS
- - Stock No. 2223
- - Different tapered-seat configuration
- They should not be interchanged simply because both are NGK heat range 5 plugs.
Signs the Spark Plug Needs Replacing
- - Difficult starting
- - Rough or unstable idle
- - Engine misfire
- - Hesitation during acceleration
- - Reduced engine power
- - Increased fuel consumption
- - Carbon deposits
- - Fuel or oil fouling
- - Excessive electrode wear
- - Corrosion
- - Cracked ceramic insulator
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