Stock ignition, .040 is the gap. If you're having a ping problem, think
about the 3923s instead.
David D. wrote on Sunday 20 May 2001 22:09:
> Ok...i just did the re-routing of the plug wires,and replaced the wires
> with Autolite wires(the ones made for the 318/5.2L).Im at 1/2 full on my
> tank,so i'll take her down this weekend,refuel with 89 octane Citgo,and
> add a bottle of Techron to the fuel.
>
> The plugs are Champion RLY12C's i think(something like that)
> I need to get a special socket adapter,so i can install the Autolite
> 3924's i have here.With the 3924's,what is the CORRECT gap needed?
>
>
>>From: steve preston <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: Dak now pings on 89 octane,sometimes 90 too
>>Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 16:04:17 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>I only run Citgo.It`s the only gas my Dak likes.87
>>octane,BTW.
>>--- "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> > I'm going to look down into the TBI for a bad Belly
>> > Pan Gasket.
>> > Been running Phillips 66 89 octane & 90 Octane.
>> > Should i switch to Citgo,and see if it makes a
>> > difference?
>> >
>> > (can switching brands actually make a difference?)
>> >
>> > Now i only hear the pinging under acceleration,IF
>> > the right passenger window
>> > is down,and the CD is not playing.Otherwise i cant
>> > hear it,and i'm still
>> > getting 23 mpg on the Interstate @ 60.
>> >
>> > I just turned 29,000.Plug wires havent been changed
>> > yet.Plugs were changed
>> > out at 19,000.
>> >
>> > Anyone got any ideas??
>> >
>> > about 2 tanks ago,i ran a bottle of 104+ through the
>> > tank.It really gave me
>> > more power.
>> >
>> >
>> > >From: "Steve Wilson" <s2wilson@bellsouth.net>
>> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> > >To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>> > >Subject: DML: 3.9 missing and skipping
>> > >Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 21:41:19 -0400
>> > >
>> > >My 95 3.9 started missing and skipping a while
>> > back. The code was 14, map
>> > >sensor. Bought a new sensor from autozone, nothing
>> > changed. I traced the
>> > >wires and found no broken wires. I took it to a
>> > dealer, the mechanic told
>> > >me
>> > >that aftermarket sensors were no good. Said he bet
>> > his clothes that the new
>> > >sensor was bad, and I needed to get a Mopar map
>> > sensor. I bought a new
>> > >sensor, new plugs and wires, and a new EGR valve.
>> > I've taken the throttle
>> > >body off, cleaned it thoroughly, sprayed carb
>> > cleaner through all the holes
>> > >to make sure they were clear, installed a new
>> > gasket . Still no change.
>> > >Still shows code 14. I've got 19.5 inches of
>> > vacuum at the Map sensor and
>> > >I've traced the wires and they all check out good.
>> > I did clear the codes
>> > >after each thing I did. Any one have any
>> > suggestions?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > Digger
>> > 00'QC,SLT+,3.9 R/T,42RE,3.55,K&N "Home-Brew" Intake
>> > Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30,Mobil 1 Filter
>> > List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
>> >
>> >
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>>
>>=====
>>Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport
>>3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
>
>
> Digger
> 00'QC,SLT+,3.9 R/T,42RE,3.55,K&N "Home-Brew" Intake
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