cookba

iTrader: (10)

Hey guys i would like to know what everyone is using to gap there plugs. Im looking for a reliable and spot on tool. I've seen Summit Racing and Accel has a pliers tool.

Tobias05

iTrader: (1)

I just use a feeler gauge. If its good enough for the 90 million dollar v22 osprey, its good enough for my spark plugs.

...I really haven't heard any praises of said spark plug tools though, FWIW.

From one Marine to another ;-)

cookba

iTrader: (10)

Ya i normally use a feeler gauge as well. Just curious if there are real tools out there that are being used and recommended.

Daryn

iTrader: (19)

feeler gauges are the real tool you use to check gaps. thats what they are made for.

cookba

iTrader: (10)

ya i get that, i use a feeler gauge to "check" gaps. but im asking for actually gapping tools. Or do most people just use needle nose pliers or push the tip against something to actually change the gap?

budhayes3

iTrader: (19)

On copper and platinum tip plugs, I just use a gapping tool that I got from SnapOn that looks like a screwdriver, but with a gauge on it, and I pry upwards on the ground. If gapping an iridium plug, you can not pry as you may contact the electrode and snap the micro welded iridium tip off, in that case I use needle nose pliers. To close the gap I just push against something solid, like a vise.

Damian

iTrader: (89)

I've got a Snap-on, Matco, and Craftsman gapper. They're all pretty decent. The Craftsman will be the cheapest and most accessible if you don't visit the tool truck that often.

Whatever you do, don't use or buy the elcheapo gappers they have sitting next to the registers at parts stores. Those things are junk and inconsistent as hell.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

You crazy? Those are the best tool deal in the store. I buy one every time I go in there

cookba

iTrader: (10)

funny i cant seem to find an other gapping tools than the generic ones (2) i found on Summit's site. I looked on Matco, Craftsman and Snap-on websites.

all ive seen are the gap gauges and feelers

airfix

iTrader: (30)

There's a few snap on plug gapping tools on ebay right now (new) I bought one the other week there going for around $14

Daryn

iTrader: (19)

are you still lookin for a "spark plug gapper tool thingy" or have you invested in a set of feeler gauges yet?

cookba

iTrader: (10)

still looking for a gapping tool. i already have feeler gauges.

Daryn

iTrader: (19)

feeler gauges are your best bet, its what everyone uses

Carter01

iTrader: (11)

tiny screw driver to open up the gap then feeler gauges to measure the gap. I searched this same thing about 3 months ago and came up blank, I started talking to guys running mid 9s and they recommended feeler gauges as well.

cookba

iTrader: (10)

ya i have used feeler gauges and the force HAHA. I was just curious how popular actual gapping tools like pliers were.

Mike52

iTrader: (1)

I've used this Lisle gapping tool for many years, the 'fingers' at each end are used to gently twist the ground electrode in or out until the proper gap is reached. I thought every tool box had one of these.

Mike

sjsingle1

iTrader: (1)

i use a gapper tool i got from jacobs electronics......i think they still make it......works like a charm

kmracer

iTrader: (1)

i've had the best luck with the ones that actually bend the ground strap back without touching the electrode. best way to go IMO.

http://www.handymanlyness.com/archiv...ower_maint.jpg

BADD SS

iTrader: (4)

I have one of these, very good tool, but cant find info on it, I want another ring, to gap .035+ this one goes, .018-.035

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34497734@N00/1030102619

sjsingle1

iTrader: (1)

^^^^ that looks pretty much like the jacobs tool