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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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spark plug gap?

1963 292 V8, gap is .028-.032? so...., .030 is good?

so far i have rebuilt the carb, changed the rad out for a clean one, changed the thermostat and bypass hose, changed the fuel filter... doing the plugs today and squirting a little marvels mystery oil in the cylinders.
i think i am getting close to giving it a try, i am hoping this weekend!


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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Wider is generaly better. Narrow plug gaps can solve starting issues on points ignitions. I would run .032 and reset the timing.

If you installed an ignitor modual then I would run .045.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks Flip, I hit a snag today with a leaky freeze plug, hope i dont have to pull the engine out to change it!

after i confirm it still runs i plan on a protronics ignition in place of the points.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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The ignitor is worth every penny.
 
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