Re: Spark plug gap Q-How works?

From: Jack Paulson (cybermail1@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Oct 11 2000 - 22:56:51 EDT


This is the first time I heard about this for trucks
without MSD etc.

How/Why does the .045 get better mileage or
How/Why does the .035 get better performace?

I just want to understand the engineering.
Thanks
--- Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com> wrote:
> According to Bob Tom:
>
> Normal = 0.040"
>
> Economy = 0.045"
>
> Performance (high rpm usage) = 0.035
>
> "Fermin Lizalde Jr." wrote:
> >
> > DON'T SHOOT! (This question has been asked a
> billion times) For some reason
> > the archives are running really slow tonight) What
> gap should I use for my
> > spiffy new Autolites (3923)? I want power versus
> fuel economy. I have a 2000
> > w the 3.9L. Finally, which side of washers,
> supplied with plugs, faces
> > toward the engine?
> > Fermin Lizalde Jr.
>
> --
> -andy
>
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ ---
> andylevy@bigfoot.com
>
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