spark plug gap
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Printed Date: January-30-2025 at 3:50pm
Topic: spark plug gap
Posted By: bsucics
Subject: spark plug gap
Date Posted: April-29-2007 at 4:10pm
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Changing plugs for the first time. The plugs that I've pulled have a 30 gap. I do not have the original manual, but from the information that I've read here, I had set the gap to 34. Can anyone verify this? Thanks! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1840" rel="nofollow - 1989 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: nuttyskier2002
Date Posted: April-29-2007 at 6:56pm
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What engine do you have? Year? CID? Ford or Chevy? Need some additional info. ------------- 95 Malibu Echelon w/Mercruiser 350 Magnum Skier Former boats: 88 Ski Centurion Tru Trac II 59 Chris Craft Capri (woody) |
Posted By: bsucics
Date Posted: April-29-2007 at 7:03pm
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89 sn 2001 w/F351 - pulled out motorcraft plugs and replaced with autolite 24's ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1840" rel="nofollow - 1989 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: bsucics
Date Posted: April-30-2007 at 9:45am
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Found .035 in the engine manual posted in the reference section, so I guess that's the answer. Should I expect to see a difference in anything since previous plugs were gapped at .030? Thanks ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1840" rel="nofollow - 1989 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: nuttyskier2002
Date Posted: April-30-2007 at 11:16am
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None that you will really be able to tell. ------------- 95 Malibu Echelon w/Mercruiser 350 Magnum Skier Former boats: 88 Ski Centurion Tru Trac II 59 Chris Craft Capri (woody) |
Posted By: 83_2001
Date Posted: April-30-2007 at 12:01pm
| Just replaced mine, the plugs I pulled were at .045! I called SkiDim just to double check the .035. I haven't dropped her in yet, but after starting her up with the fake a lake over the wknd she sure did sound like she idling quite a bit smoother. Just need to finish up my teak platform and we are good to go! |
Posted By: swifty
Date Posted: May-01-2007 at 12:15pm
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Does this gapping go for a 1976 302? Thanks for your help
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Posted By: acpskitique
Date Posted: May-04-2007 at 4:09pm
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Yes, .035 is correct. The Autolite 24's a got for mine were almost dead on out of the box. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1896&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - '76 Ski Tique 302PCM |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: May-04-2007 at 4:37pm
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Hey guys,
There are downloadable PCM manuals in the reference section of the site. They are loaded with info on your engines and tranny. I've read mine from cover to cover and you'll amazed at the little things you can pickup.I rebuilt my 351 with info and specs entirely from these manuals, I think it's good reading and would probably answer a lot of questions in maintaining a properly running rig. Enjoy  ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |