Jun 12, 2005 · Here's the problem, the stihl setting gage seems to set the air gap too tight, like 0.004" measured between the ignition module arms and the flywheel magnets using a feeler …

Apr 12, 2018 · It's SOP to inspect & gap new spark plugs to your desired gap before installing them. They could have been dropped, thereby changing the gap, etc. NEVER assume they …

Nov 23, 2025 · Hello All, Just looking to see what I should gap spark plugs to with a 454 using an Edelbrock 35830 EFI kit? I read 0.32-0.45, I'm leaning towards the high side. Thoughts? …

Jun 20, 2024 · Both manufacturers say to use the same gap for both the top and second ring. I had always went about .002" wider on the second ring for controlling blowby to reduce the risk …

Feb 17, 2025 · The deck lid is slightly curved as well but probably only has about a 1/32nd gap in the middle, but combined with the 1/8" gap on the quarter it causes a noticeable problem. I …

Oct 1, 2015 · If the gap is greater than .187” install a .060” flat washer between the torque converter and flexplate. 11. Finish installing the cross member, exhaust, driveshaft, etc. Add 5 …

Apr 17, 2023 · Rule of thumb for a naturally aspirated engine 0.004" gap per inch of bore so in your case you should shoot for 0.016-0.017" (4.155 x 0.004) ideally. If your gap is 0.032" you …

Jan 15, 2006 · The plug gap is a little small for that mild of a motor. I would run @ 0.045"-0.050". In fact when I first started running MSD ignitions. It was a 6al box with a pro-billet dist. an a …

Apr 2, 2023 · Just wondering what spark plug gap most people our using on their 396 motors I have a 396 bored & stroked to 432 ci .Scat crankshaft Icon forged pistons 9.2.-1 compression. …

Dec 3, 2020 · Closer gap and/or faster speed = higher induced voltage. Since the field can only build when the points are closed and drops when the points open, the timing of the ignition …