plug gap?
ceamerson
08-16-2005, 10:05 AM
Does anyone know what the spark plug gap is supposed to be for an 01 V8?
lskoncepts
08-16-2005, 12:26 PM
According to the owner's manual on page 249 the gap for the V8 should be set at 0.039-0.043 inch (0.99-1.09mm).
Towncar
08-16-2005, 12:40 PM
According to Bosch.com.... looks like .044"
2001 LINCOLN LS V8-3.9L(242) VIN=A GAS engine
Part Number.......Description
FR8DPX.............PLATINUM PLUG Gap=.044
4202.................PLATINUM PART Gap=.044
4301.................PLATINUM2 Do not Gap
FR8DCX.............SUPER PLUG Gap=.044
7557.................SUPER PART OE Plug is Platinum; Gap=.044
4418.................PLATINUM+4 Do not Gap
2001 LINCOLN LS V8-3.9L(242) VIN=A GAS engine
Part Number.......Description
FR8DPX.............PLATINUM PLUG Gap=.044
4202.................PLATINUM PART Gap=.044
4301.................PLATINUM2 Do not Gap
FR8DCX.............SUPER PLUG Gap=.044
7557.................SUPER PART OE Plug is Platinum; Gap=.044
4418.................PLATINUM+4 Do not Gap
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