spark plug gaps... - 10/11/05 04:05 AM
Hi all,
Are there any "rules of thumb" when it comes to determining the optimum spark plug gap? Does the plug condition give you any clues or do generally go by engine performance perfomance?
I am running an msd unit on an hemi 265( Aussie engine) which the stock gap is .035. msds spec recommendations are .050 - .060 for engines up to 10.5:1 ( my engine is 9.5:1). . The plugs are currently set at .045, which seems to be fine.
I am a little cautious about opening the gap much more and whether I'll know when Ive gone too far.
Gappin it... Jeremy
Are there any "rules of thumb" when it comes to determining the optimum spark plug gap? Does the plug condition give you any clues or do generally go by engine performance perfomance?
I am running an msd unit on an hemi 265( Aussie engine) which the stock gap is .035. msds spec recommendations are .050 - .060 for engines up to 10.5:1 ( my engine is 9.5:1). . The plugs are currently set at .045, which seems to be fine.
I am a little cautious about opening the gap much more and whether I'll know when Ive gone too far.
Gappin it... Jeremy