proper way to gap plugs?
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proper way to gap plugs?
Is there a certain tool used to gap spark plugs? Needlenose pliers? I want to gap my tr55s but don't want to damage anything. Proper place to gap it? thanks for the tips.
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DON'T ADJUST THE GAP ON PLATINUM PLUGS ie: DAMAGE TO THE COATING WILL CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE. CHECK GAP AND IF NOT IN SPEC RETURN IT. IT WILL SAVE YOU A MISFIRE CODE THAT YOU CAN'T HUNT DOWN.
I USUALLY SHOOT FOR .045 ON THE GAP.
I USUALLY SHOOT FOR .045 ON THE GAP.
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Originally Posted by APSS
DON'T ADJUST THE GAP ON PLATINUM PLUGS ie: DAMAGE TO THE COATING WILL CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE. CHECK GAP AND IF NOT IN SPEC RETURN IT. IT WILL SAVE YOU A MISFIRE CODE THAT YOU CAN'T HUNT DOWN.
I USUALLY SHOOT FOR .045 ON THE GAP.
I USUALLY SHOOT FOR .045 ON THE GAP.
I can attest to platinum plugs coming gapped at all different numbers from the factory.
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Originally Posted by APSS
DON'T ADJUST THE GAP ON PLATINUM PLUGS ie: DAMAGE TO THE COATING WILL CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE. CHECK GAP AND IF NOT IN SPEC RETURN IT. IT WILL SAVE YOU A MISFIRE CODE THAT YOU CAN'T HUNT DOWN.
I USUALLY SHOOT FOR .045 ON THE GAP.
I USUALLY SHOOT FOR .045 ON THE GAP.
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so whats the proper gap for a cammed ls1 like min in my sig? i ve always was told to buy tr55 and just put them in, whats the gap they come in from the parts store? and what is the optimal gap? am i losing any power by leaving them at factory gap specs?
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Originally Posted by mcamarols1
so whats the proper gap for a cammed ls1 like min in my sig? i ve always was told to buy tr55 and just put them in, whats the gap they come in from the parts store? and what is the optimal gap? am i losing any power by leaving them at factory gap specs?
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Originally Posted by mcamarols1
so whats the proper gap for a cammed ls1 like min in my sig? i ve always was told to buy tr55 and just put them in, whats the gap they come in from the parts store? and what is the optimal gap? am i losing any power by leaving them at factory gap specs?