Spark Plug Gap????

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  1. Jerilyn

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    Just wanted to know what you guys/girls are running on the spark plug gaps? I have a 302, MSD ignition, distributor, and coil and I'm running .045, is this too small? If so what should they be at? Thanks
     
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    045 should be just fine, although with the MSD, you can certainly go wider. I run 040 with my Duraspark-II ignition...
     
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    I run about .050 with my all MSD ignition but you better have GOOD plug wires. lol
    I tried .050 with some Excels and got lit up once real good when I toughed the dist to move the timing. lol Ouch! Them MSD's have some kick
    clint
     
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    Man, I sure wouldn't wanna get bit by a MSD...:eek:

    That's what they should do to terrorists....hook 'em up to a MSD and let her rip...:rofl2:
     
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    Yep, a plug wire in each ear and rev her up to about 6k. lol
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    i just recently bought a 73 maverick with a 302 in it just bought new plugs for it i got autolite platinums part # AP45 what should I gap them at for the best performance its got the stock style single points and a accel coil i read online that the gap should be between .032 and .036 any help would be appreciated thanks. and by the way i just hooked up a tach. and got shocked about 3 times and that really didn't feel good at all. lol
     
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    Not a nice feeling at all.:cry:
     
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    12/12/05...old thread, same question...:thumbs2:
     
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