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Post by Kaos on May 3, 2009 12:27:33 GMT -5
This post has been modified because I misquoted the specifications.
I made an error in the gap spec.
I originally said .06~.08- the correct numbers are .6~.8 and this is in MILLIMETERS.
This translates to .6 mm = 0.023"~ .8 mm = 0.031"
When I stated that I opened mine up to .04..I meant INCHES. This translates to 1.02 MILLIMETERS.
I have since closed it up to .9 mm = .035 "
I apologize for not being more precise but one fact does remain the same:
The NGKC7HSA plugs DO NOT come pre-gapped. Every one that I have checked (since I started checking them) was about .4 mm = 0.015"
Again I apologize for the confusion.
Lesson learned.....as Ronald Reagan said "Trust but Verify"
-Kaos
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Post by harrywr2 on May 3, 2009 12:40:52 GMT -5
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Post by Kaos on May 3, 2009 13:27:13 GMT -5
Thanks Harry.......to all those who say NGK Plugs come pre-gapped I hope they read this and I think it should be a sticky. |
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Post by numbski on May 3, 2009 14:55:49 GMT -5
It wasn't even close to pre-gapped in my case. Granted, I went by the ScootDawg manual and gapped mine to .035" which made it look VERY wide open, obtuse angle (greater than 90 degrees), but it fired off great!
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Post by harrywr2 on May 3, 2009 15:24:54 GMT -5
Thanks Harry.......to all those who say NGK Plugs come pre-gapped I hope they read this and I think it should be a sticky. I was quite happy in my ignorant bliss...now I'm going to have to pull all the plugs and check the gap  +1 |
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Post by numbski on May 3, 2009 16:00:32 GMT -5
No, I haven't. I can do that next tear-down I do, which will be when my sock filter arrives - and I have a 119-capable drill bit for my main jet that I'll do at the same time. I'll do month of manufacture then. If I still had my CO I could look on that - my title should arrive this week too, whichever comes first I guess!
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Post by numbski on May 3, 2009 17:41:26 GMT -5
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Post by scooter3oy on May 4, 2009 10:41:40 GMT -5
and if you're going to gap an Iridium plug:  |
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Post by numbski on May 4, 2009 10:43:44 GMT -5
ORLY? That's the first I've heard of it - I did in fact open the gap using my gapping tool! How can you tell if it's broken?
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Post by scooter3oy on May 4, 2009 10:59:19 GMT -5
if your scoot is running OK, then you probably didn't damage anything and from Harry's post above: |
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Post by Hammerspur on Apr 14, 2011 16:39:43 GMT -5
and if you're going to gap an Iridium plug: I don't gap any plugs with one of those cheesie, keychain/ramp things. Use a dedicated wire type spark plug feeler gauge which come with a 'wrench' on the handle for levering on the outer electrode only.  |
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Post by edfr on Apr 14, 2011 16:46:20 GMT -5
Hammerspurs is right on, use the correct Spark Plug gapper. You hook the gapper under the tab and push down to open the gap.
Lefty
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Post by Bluefront on Apr 14, 2011 18:12:25 GMT -5
Reminds me of an old auto parts store joke......about the guy who just bought a new set of points, and asked if they came pre-gapped.
Unless you were around when everything used points and condensers, you may not get that joke. ;D
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Post by newguy on May 1, 2011 18:11:56 GMT -5
Reminds me of an old auto parts store joke......about the guy who just bought a new set of points, and asked if they came pre-gapped. Unless you were around when everything used points and condensers, you may not get that joke. ;D You make me feel OLD! |
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Post by traeldor on Aug 20, 2011 22:26:21 GMT -5
I remember timing by adjusting the points when My '74 toyota corolla was running. Retard them points Boy, You'll foul Me plugs!!!!
yeah, I'm aging myself. LOL
We used to have a laugh by throwing a charged condenser at a buddy and watch em jump when it discharged in His hand LMAO.
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