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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Red face Spark plug gap?

Hi,
Could someone tell me the correct spark plug gap for my 88 f150 w/ 300 6cyl?
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Old May 25, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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I'm not 100% certain on the 300, but all the other truck engines seem to get a 0.042"-0.046" gap. I always gap them to the lower limit (0.042"), so that as they are used (and open up) they will stay in spec longer. Try looking under the hood, too--there should be a label there with the gap listed, among other things.

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Old May 25, 2006 | 07:35 AM
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I just changed my plugs last weekend, spec on the gap is .44
 
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Old May 26, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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Pssst...I think you mean 0.044"--0.44" would be one heck of a spark! All the Ford emissions labels I've seen under the hood have given a range, not just one number. The one you gave is in the dead center of the range I posted.

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