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Old Jan 11, 2023 | 04:30 PM
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88 302 spark plug gap
Anyone know the spark plug gap for a 88 302? I don’t have the manual to the truck.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2023 | 05:03 PM
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Anyone know the spark plug gap for a 88 302? I don’t have the manual to the truck.
.044 is the proper gap for your truck.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2023 | 05:09 PM
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All right, I’ll gap them. Thank you
 
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Old Jan 11, 2023 | 05:49 PM
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Good you are checking the gap. Some people don't. If you are using Motorcraft plugs you will want the copper ones.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2023 | 10:14 PM
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Did mine today.
.044

#4 is a pain w headers on, broke the porcelain getting it out.

 
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Originally Posted by Anonymous12
Anyone know the spark plug gap for a 88 302? I don’t have the manual to the truck.
If it is still there, that information is on the emissions sticker.
 
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