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Old 04-11-2010, 11:25 PM   #1
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spark plug gap

what should the gap be set at on an r43 ac delco spark plug?
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Old 04-11-2010, 11:56 PM   #2
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Re: spark plug gap

Points, or HEi?

Points are generally .035"; HEI .045"'.
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Old 04-12-2010, 01:25 PM   #3
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Re: spark plug gap

yeah its hei. they were already all gapped at .035. should i go ahead and gap them to .045?
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Old 04-12-2010, 01:28 PM   #4
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Re: spark plug gap

Yep, the .01 difference can be somewhat noticible. Regapped mine over the weekend from .035 to .045, a tid bit smoother
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Old 04-12-2010, 01:59 PM   #5
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Re: spark plug gap

alrighty cool deal will do tonight
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