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Old 11-08-2009, 11:16 AM
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Spark plug gap and points setting.
The engine I'm running right now has points. I've currently got the gap set at 17 thousandths. What gap should I run on the spark plugs? I've tried to search it with no luck.
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:04 PM
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Advance auto website shows .044. Found something else that showed .035.
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With points, plug gap is .035". .044" is too wide for point style ignition.
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