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96 4.3L spark plug gap mystery

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Old 02-10-2013, 08:12 AM
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I gapped the new sparkplugs at .045 according to the maint section of the original manual in the glove box. Then I saw that the sticker under the hood shows .060 The GM service manual says .060. The old plugs @ 75K look great and were gapped at .045 I stayed with .045 and its fine.

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Old 02-10-2013, 10:25 AM
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I have no idea why the owner's manual would have said .045" because AC/Delco's website says .060", no matter which of their plugs you use. Go with .060" like the GM service manual, underhood emissions sticker, and AC/Delco all say.
 
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