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Old 10-24-2004, 07:42 PM   #16
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

If its running good leave it alone.
If it aint broke dont fix it.
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Old 10-24-2004, 08:25 PM   #17
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Yes, they are not supposed to be gapped at 0.045.

Plats are supposed to be gapped at 0.060.
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Old 10-24-2004, 09:22 PM   #18
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

haha i was going by the owners manual when i did it.

I'll have to do it when I have the time though. Thanks for all the info
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Old 10-29-2004, 10:53 AM   #19
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I use them and I love them. Smooth idle, better acceleration and better fuel economy.

If you want problems, install Bosch plats in a 4.3L.

Spit and sputtering mess with those.

i'm runny bosch plats and my jimmy also hesitates on take off you think this is the reason?
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Old 10-29-2004, 02:00 PM   #20
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Yip, Bosch plats are junk in a 4.3L and cause lots of problems.

Just go with a standard AC Delco plug and you will be VERY happy.
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Old 10-29-2004, 06:42 PM   #21
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I never use any ign system part unless its an AC Delco part.
Have see way to many drivabilty problems because of non Delco parts
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Old 10-29-2004, 07:15 PM   #22
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That is very true.

They are made for our truck.
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Old 11-07-2004, 03:48 AM   #23
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

well I switched the gap to 0.060, still idles normal, feels like there is a little more power now.. could all be in my head, gas milage seems to be the same as well
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Old 11-07-2004, 03:45 PM   #24
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Did you reset the computer by pulling the negative terminal for 2 minutes?
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Old 11-07-2004, 04:20 PM   #25
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

yes, i actually had the battery out for a while it was in the way of some work i was doing
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Old 11-07-2004, 09:47 PM   #26
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Are the Bosch +4s junk?
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Old 11-08-2004, 09:54 PM   #27
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

I've heard that the platinum plugs can be damaged by gapping them. Is this true of the delco plat plugs? I just don't want to hurt my plats
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Old 11-08-2004, 10:06 PM   #28
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

All Bosch Plats are junk, don't use them.

The AC Delco plats can be gapped if not properly gapped from the package.
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Old 11-08-2004, 10:08 PM   #29
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Yeah I already got the delco plat plugs. They were $5.39 each so I don't want to hurt them.
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

should have go them off of ebay.

Got 8 for 20 bucks.
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