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Date:         Thu, 20 Feb 2003 18:25:20 -0000
Reply-To:     Clive Smith <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM>
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From:         Clive Smith <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM>
Subject:      Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
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> If gap is too short, spark happens early; if too long, spark happens late.

Sorry to be negative... but WHAT ABSOLUTE TWADDLE - the spark plug gap does not affect the timing one jot - weak spark, splashy spark, no spark, good spark, but as for when it comes, no. The fact that a weak or poor spark might take longer to get a good burn going is another matter. The juice either jumps the gap or it doesn't .

I think whoever said this might be thinking of the points gap, but then thats the other way around, bigger gap advances the timing.

Clive

----- Original Message ----- From: "developtrust" <developtrust@COX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 1:49 AM Subject: Correct Gap of Sparks

> So what is the correct gap of spark plugs. I want to take mine out and > check. When I put mine in I assumed they were pre set correctly. > > William > > > > If gap is too short, spark happens early; if too long, spark happens late. > > In either case it will affect timing and combustion. I believe it will > also > > tend to shorten the life of the electrode on the plug, but I'll let the > EEs > > chime in on that. > > tx, > > bmc :)


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