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Hooligan · #11 (**permalink**) 12 Jun 2008, 04:16 pm

The part of the plug you adjust gap is the part that is fastened to the side.

CREWZIN · #12 (**permalink**) 12 Jun 2008, 05:49 pm

From the tip of the center electrode to the inside tip of the side electrode is the GAP.

wasmussen · #13 (**permalink**) 12 Jun 2008, 06:25 pm

Thanks guys! I have the right kind of gap tool now. It has the gapping tool that bends the side electrode a bit to make the .40 gap.
Now if only you both can put the plugs and wires on it would be a piece of cake!

Forget it I'll do it!!

CREWZIN · #14 (**permalink**) 12 Jun 2008, 06:44 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasmussen

Now if only you both can put the plugs and wires on it would be a piece of cake!

Pay my way to Texas and I'm on my way.

Hooligan · #15 (**permalink**) 12 Jun 2008, 07:07 pm

I was in OKC 3 weeks ago. Why didn't you call?

wasmussen · #16 (**permalink**) 13 Jun 2008, 08:26 pm

I've been at the hospital with my wife for her histoectmory(sp) which she also gave birth to a football size thyriod tumor

no cancer.

I would have called or sent plane tickets otherwise! Still haven't put in the plugs and wires yet...spending nights with her too!

soonercruiser · #17 (**permalink**) 08 Jul 2008, 08:36 pm

Unless spark plug technology has changed a lot in the last 5 years or so (not done it on the PT yet), I believe that you would have to really man-handle the spark plug tip to break it.
-Pressing gently on a smooth, clean surface can reduce the gap. Or, simply a gentle nudge/wiggle with each successively larger gap blade can get you to the desired widening.

wasmussen · #18 (**permalink**) 08 Jul 2008, 09:42 pm

The side electode is what gets moved or bent. My Champion double platinum plugs had a small pin sticking out of the center electrode which in different plugs there is no pin and you would use the flat guage wire to gap it. I was told not to do it that way and I got a more diverse gauge with a little thick blade with a notch in it to bend the side electrode and use the c shaped wire on the side of the gauge for the gapping distance. Worked like a charm.
Soonercruiser nothing has changed but that little pin sticking out of the plug that confused me and that sure is simple these days.

Rjeffie · #19 (**permalink**) 28 Jul 2008, 01:39 pm

Skylight,
thanks a million for this pictorial how to! Exactly what I needed.
jeff

CREWZIN · #20 (**permalink**) 28 Jul 2008, 01:45 pm

Jeff,

Skylight only comes to the forum once in awhile but I'm sure he will see your thanks.

If you have a 2001 or 2002 follow all the instructions. Any newer than that and they'll be a at least one thing (ERG pipe) that you won't have.

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