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JTWard Nov 26, 2017 05:32 PM

Stock plug gaps ?
 
Is there any benefit to a larger spark gap, like 0.35 to 0.45 ? Thank you !:icon_saywhat:

chevyriders Nov 26, 2017 07:12 PM

Unless you have an upgraded coil, it's likely you would loose power from that...I don't have any personal experience with it, but anything I've read about it in the past suggests that.

steveOca.la Dec 1, 2017 07:12 PM

Just curious I went to a shop and they said the plugs are pre gapped. Would that sound correct?
I have a GMC jimmy it has a 4.3 engine in it.

newguy Dec 1, 2017 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by steveOca.la (Post 683162)
Just curious I went to a shop and they said the plugs are pre gapped. Would that sound correct?
I have a GMC jimmy it has a 4.3 engine in it.

yes that is correct

steveOca.la Dec 1, 2017 08:22 PM

Thanks , its good to know that, I have a lot to learn.

rriddle3 Dec 3, 2017 09:52 AM

Never trust the factory plug pre-gapping. Always check it before installation.

steveOca.la Dec 3, 2017 11:39 AM

Thanks maybe that is what I need to do , even after the tune up with new plugs and wires and the rotor cap it just does not run smooth like when I first got it. It rough on a cold start.

95teal4x4 Dec 5, 2017 04:03 PM


Originally Posted by rriddle3 (Post 683234)
Never trust the factory plug pre-gapping. Always check it before installation.

+1 on this. My 95 spark plug gap spec is .045. Yours could be different but you should never deviate spark plug gap away from factory spec and double check the gap of every spark plug. Might not be your problem, but i used to have a every once in a while rough start. I replaced my spider injector and it seems to have gone away for now. Shouldnt do that though unless you are sure that is the problem.

Rusty Nuts Dec 5, 2017 04:23 PM

Absolutely confirm the gap yourself. I also put myself through the pains of indexing my spark plugs.

JTWard Dec 5, 2017 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by 95teal4x4 (Post 683383)
+1 on this. My 95 spark plug gap spec is .045. Yours could be different but you should never deviate spark plug gap away from factory spec and double check the gap of every spark plug. Might not be your problem, but i used to have a every once in a while rough start. I replaced my spider injector and it seems to have gone away for now. Shouldnt do that though unless you are sure that is the problem.

I agree with that, But I installed a MSD Coil, Cap & Rotor and a new set of AC Delco Professional wires. I wanted to step as I don't do a lot of long hauls. Mostly short errands. It's only 0.10 over and the plugs are identical side by side ?:icon_eddie:


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