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seems like most spark plugs are pregaped any thoughts?
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When in doubt check the GAP. A drop or good bump will ruin a pre-gapped plug quick.
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agrogod wrote:When in doubt check the GAP. A drop or good bump will ruin a pre-gapped plug quick.

They are but you can't trust them. Mine were way off.
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mine have always been spot on or just in need on minor adjustmnet but I ALWAYS check the gap before installing.
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Pre-gapped for what? Different vehicles that use the same plugs might spec different gaps, right? And it might have been bumped around in shipping or manufacturing.

+1, Check it to be sure!
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Re: plug gap

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kneil67@yahoo.com wrote:seems like most spark plugs are pregaped any thoughts?
NO THEY AREN'T!

Always check the gap. I got 3 from Scooterworks for a little voodoo action, and I assumed the same thing. After my 1st plug chop, I found the gap was off. The other 2 weren't right either. Even if they come with the proper gap, it doesn't hurt or take too much time to check it.
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...and the proper gap should be?
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double post :o
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Perkussion wrote:double post :o
triple post the mystery gap is? :oops:
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I am not seeing the gap for the spark plug was answered. Anyone know?
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.6 - .7 mm downloaded the manual
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Post by juice »

If you use iridium plugs be very careful , if the fine wire electrodes are damaged they will be ruined .
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