Old 283 spark plug gap

[AnlaufJohn]

Well, the plug wires are toast. Old Yeller was running a bit rough in the extreme cold last week. Found some sparks under the hood flying around the spark plug wires. OK, new wires, new plugs, right?

The factory manual shows gap to be set at .035. Is that still the norm? I read some of the 'spark plug gap' threads, and they seem to apply to HEI or 383 or Vortex engines.

Here some info:
1966 Chevrolet C-10 with 283 V-8. Odometer shows 41854 miles, but how many times has it gone around? Heads don't show any signs of being opened up before. I had the carburetor rebuilt by an old mechanic I have known for 15 years.

Mine is running with points and condenser, 2 bbl carb with manual choke (new cable installed this weekend) and manual 4-speed transmission. I have to say, I love the low gears in 1st and reverse. This truck loves to back into its parking space at an idle.

I have a few days until I open the hood, so please let me know if I can open the gap up, or stay the course.

AnlaufJohn
Springfield, Oregon