Plug leads - current concensus?

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Re: Plug leads - current concensus?

Postby max and andy » Wed 29.04.2009, 10:18

Just had a lovely set of leads and plugs delivered. Do you still have to use a feeler gauge to set the plugs up or are they pre set? A & M
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Re: Plug leads - current concensus?

Postby Here Welsh Tree Rot » Wed 29.04.2009, 10:52

Depends what type/make they are.
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Re: Plug leads - current concensus?

Postby max and andy » Wed 29.04.2009, 11:36

NGK plugs. A& M
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Re: Plug leads - current concensus?

Postby nitroman » Wed 29.04.2009, 17:11

max and andy wrote:NGK plugs. A& M

They are supposed to come pre-gapped, but it always bears checking as you can't be sure that the electrode, sat like it is out there on the end, didn't get an accidental 'shove' on some fatefull occasion.
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Re: Plug leads - current concensus?

Postby Paul.P » Wed 29.04.2009, 17:21

A&M, if you bought the iridium ones, you do not gap them !, they are preset & you will damage the electrode if you try & gap them, however, if you bought normal plugs, you may gap as normal
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Re: Plug leads - current concensus?

Postby max and andy » Wed 29.04.2009, 17:31

We bought the iridium ones so no need for the feeler gauge then. Good job i haven't got any, anyway. A & M
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Re: Plug leads - current concensus?

Postby max and andy » Wed 29.04.2009, 23:44

What is dielectric or boot grease? Will copper slip do when changing plugs and leads. Do you put it just on the pointed bit and each ends of the leads? A & M
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