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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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New spark plugs Gap?
I am putting new plugs in my 5.0l what should the gap be set at?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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What year and what application?? Also, have you done any engine modifications?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Putt, Many thanks for the reply. This is a remanfactured long block, is stock but the pistons are .030 over. crank was turned all other new.
 
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I still need the gap for the new plugs, 1995 5.0, I am in the middle of replacing the engine.
 
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.054"-.056"
 
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