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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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90 302 EFI Spark Plug Gap

Looking for information on the correct spark plug gap. Just picked up a set of standard Motorcraft plugs (450) and I have a factory ignition system. The Chilton book says it shoud be .044, the parts guy said it should be a .054 and the sticker is missing from under the hood. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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Go with the Chilton spec's .044!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Thanks Wiz. I was thinking of installing Ford Racing 9mm ignition wires and a Ford Racing cap and rotor kit. Are these better or worse than any other brand of aftermarket ignition tune up parts? Thanks for the feedback.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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I've used the wires before and have had good results but have'nt used the cap and rotor kit.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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In my experience Haynes and Chiltons are too often WRONG. My under hood sticker calls for .052-.056. The parts guy is correct in this case.

Ford Racing wires, cap and rotor are excellent parts for the money.

Jim
 
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Jim.....Thanks for the advice
 
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 12:30 AM
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My '87 5.0 emissions sticker says .042-.046. Newer trucks ran bigger gaps, .054 like Jimandmandy said.
 
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