spark plug gap

.045"
Jim Hupy

> Gents,
>
> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>
> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
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Len,
The specs were changed as it was too wide and it caused problems on the
components.
Go .40.

> Gents,
>
> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>
> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
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THANKS!

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] spark plug gap

Len,
The specs were changed as it was too wide and it caused problems on the
components.
Go .40.

> Gents,
>
> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>
> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
>
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THANKS!

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

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Hupy
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 10:46 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] spark plug gap

.045"
Jim Hupy

> Gents,
>
> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>
> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
>
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> Gents,
>
> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>
> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.

Len,

That is because in tests run in the early 70's it was discovered that wide gaps and hot sparks reduced misfire and therefore HC emissions.
But the fact became clear shortly after the release of the HEI that 0.060 was too much for the hardware. OOPS

Gap is really important to over all performance, but too wide can be tough on the systems unless they are built up from OE.

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
'73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
This could be why I've had 2 ignition modules fail in the last 4
years. My plugs are gapped at .060.

Great info, thanks!

>> Gents,
>>
>> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>>
>> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>
> Len,
>
> That is because in tests run in the early 70's it was discovered that wide gaps and hot sparks reduced misfire and therefore HC emissions.
> But the fact became clear shortly after the release of the HEI that 0.060 was too much for the hardware. OOPS
>
> Gap is really important to over all performance, but too wide can be tough on the systems unless they are built up from OE.
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
> Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
> _______________________________________________
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78 Royale - "The Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMCRoyale
414-484-9431
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
 
I put together a spark plug guide that is available here or it is also in the GMCMI parts interchange.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5237/Spark_Plug_Application_Guide.pdf

JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan

>
> This could be why I've had 2 ignition modules fail in the last 4
> years. My plugs are gapped at .060.
>
> Great info, thanks!
>

>>> Gents,
>>>
>>> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>>>
>>> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>>
>> Len,
>>
>> That is because in tests run in the early 70's it was discovered that wide gaps and hot sparks reduced misfire and therefore HC emissions.
>> But the fact became clear shortly after the release of the HEI that 0.060 was too much for the hardware. OOPS
>>
>> Gap is really important to over all performance, but too wide can be tough on the systems unless they are built up from OE.
>>
>> Matt
>> --
>> Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
>> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
>> Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
>> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
>
>
> --
> Ray Erspamer
> 78 Royale - "The Great Lakes Eagle"
> Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMCRoyale
> 414-484-9431
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
>
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Great info John, thank you.

> I put together a spark plug guide that is available here or it is also in the GMCMI parts interchange.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5237/Spark_Plug_Application_Guide.pdf
>
> JR Wright
> GMC Great Laker MHC
> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMCMI
> 78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
> 1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>
>
>

>>
>> This could be why I've had 2 ignition modules fail in the last 4
>> years. My plugs are gapped at .060.
>>
>> Great info, thanks!
>>

>>>> Gents,
>>>>
>>>> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>>>>
>>>> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>>>
>>> Len,
>>>
>>> That is because in tests run in the early 70's it was discovered that wide gaps and hot sparks reduced misfire and therefore HC emissions.
>>> But the fact became clear shortly after the release of the HEI that 0.060 was too much for the hardware. OOPS
>>>
>>> Gap is really important to over all performance, but too wide can be tough on the systems unless they are built up from OE.
>>>
>>> Matt
>>> --
>>> Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
>>> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
>>> Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
>>> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Ray Erspamer
>> 78 Royale - "The Great Lakes Eagle"
>> Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
>> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
>> Email: 78GMCRoyale
>> 414-484-9431
>> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
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78 Royale - "The Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMCRoyale
414-484-9431
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
 
Thanks!

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of John Wright
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 2:36 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] spark plug gap

I put together a spark plug guide that is available here or it is also in the GMCMI parts interchange.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5237/Spark_Plug_Application_Guide.pdf

JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan

>
> This could be why I've had 2 ignition modules fail in the last 4
> years. My plugs are gapped at .060.
>
> Great info, thanks!
>

>>> Gents,
>>>
>>> 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
>>>
>>> The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
>>
>> Len,
>>
>> That is because in tests run in the early 70's it was discovered that wide gaps and hot sparks reduced misfire and therefore HC emissions.
>> But the fact became clear shortly after the release of the HEI that
>> 0.060 was too much for the hardware. OOPS
>>
>> Gap is really important to over all performance, but too wide can be tough on the systems unless they are built up from OE.
>>
>> Matt
>> --
>> Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
>> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control
>> Arms Now with both true Keyless and remote entry SE Michigan - Twixt
>> A2 and Detroit
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
>
>
> --
> Ray Erspamer
> 78 Royale - "The Great Lakes Eagle"
> Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMCRoyale
> 414-484-9431
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
>
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A better number would be .040". I know that is what Jim meant.

> Len,
> The specs were changed as it was too wide and it caused problems on the
> components.
> Go .40.
>

>
> > Gents,
> >
> > 1978 GMC, 403, Delco R46SZ
> >
> > The air cleaner says .060, but I hear that may be too wide.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> >
> > Len and Pat Novak
> > 1978 GMC Kingsley
> > The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> > Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
> >
> > www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502

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