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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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Question points gap on a 351 W

I searched and didn't find the info that I need. I have a 72 Ranger XLT with a 73 351W from an LTD. I need the tune up specs for the 351W. Points gap, plug gap, etc.

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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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points gap on a 351 W

Hey Hotsprings, welcome to FTE.

Are you running a stock ignition setup with stock wires? I'm thinking the factory settings for those years is somewhere around .038-.042. You can go bigger with aftermarket ignitions that provide a bigger spark (ex. MSD).
 
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points gap on a 351 W

For your 1973 FORD LTD:

GAP .017 (THOUSANDTHS OF AN INCH)
 
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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points gap on a 351 W

Hi, Thanks for the info. It is a pure stock setup.
 
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