THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Leads, coils, plugs, starters, starting probs etc.

Moderators: theelanman, dapinky, Specky, clemo, Nige, Sy V, Dave Eds, DaveT, Elanlover, muley, Enright, algirdas, nitroman, GeoffSmith

THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby Blue_Bullet » Mon 30.11.2009, 23:02

just got myself a set of the NGK Iridiums and was wondering whats the best Gap to adjust them to?

8mm 1.1cm ????

:?:
The answer is out there, It’s looking for you. And it will find you if you want it to!
User avatar
Blue_Bullet
Fanatic
 
Posts: 301
Joined: Tue 05.05.2009, 02:28
Location: Zion

Re: THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby Monty » Tue 01.12.2009, 00:17

Turbo 0.8mm

should be in the hand book
Image
User avatar
Monty
Chunder King!
 
Posts: 7977
Joined: Sun 11.01.2004, 22:32
Location: Leeds

Re: THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby RayD » Tue 01.12.2009, 10:37

...
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
User avatar
RayD
Forum Member
 
Posts: 2142
Joined: Mon 20.03.2006, 19:45
Location: South Yorkshire

Re: THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby Denny » Tue 01.12.2009, 10:52

Blue_Bullet wrote: 8mm 1.1cm ????

:?:


:smt081 :smt082 you could use a plank of wood as a feeler gauge :wink:
Green 1990 SE 89,000 miles - Sold 2014
Red 1990 SE 28,000 miles - Bought 2020. I should drive this more often!
User avatar
Denny
Fanatic
 
Posts: 378
Joined: Tue 24.07.2007, 11:43
Location: North Yorkshire

Re: THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby Marcus_uk » Tue 01.12.2009, 11:26

Hope I dont start a flamer, but If I remember correctly from setting the gaps on the jag, the UK and US have different gaps due to the different octane ratings of UK vs US fuel (not even the octane classification is the same! so its gets a little confusing)... However without looking in the book, im not sure if the UK gap is larger or smaller... Im sure someone will provide the answer before I find out.
Medina Green S2 #165 - Currently for sale :-(
User avatar
Marcus_uk
Fanatic
 
Posts: 275
Joined: Tue 17.03.2009, 21:06
Location: Rochdale

Re: THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby ailwyn » Tue 01.12.2009, 11:47

The gap should be factory set if you bought the right plugs. I have read that the iridium tips are quite fragile, so knock them about at your own risk.
ailwyn
Forum Member
 
Posts: 3361
Joined: Tue 09.08.2005, 20:45

Re: THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby ashm » Tue 01.12.2009, 13:37

I bought the right plugs, but a quick check with a feeler gauge confirmed that two plugs had slightly tight gaps. They _should_ be set from the factory, but it doesn't hurt to double check.
Adam

PS. you should really use a proper wire-type gap gauge, although I made do (carefully) with a feeler gauge.
User avatar
ashm
God
 
Posts: 866
Joined: Sat 14.02.2009, 11:32
Location: South Wales

Re: THE PERFECT SPARK PLUG GAP?

Postby GeoffSmith » Wed 02.12.2009, 00:00

Also at a Wiki near you!
Calypso Red S2 #417

USB ElanScan interfaces - £60 incl. UK P&P & £65 incl. ROW P&P
User avatar
GeoffSmith
Kitty Fiddler
 
Posts: 15628
Joined: Fri 03.02.2006, 21:57
Location: S2#417 in Tytherington, Gloucestershire


Return to Ignition and fuelling

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: lotustonybassplayer and 6 guests