Spark Plug Gap...HELP!!!

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Jan 24, 2005 | 11:58 AM

Crazy8

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Spark Plug Gap...HELP!!!

What would happen to the engine if the spark plug gap was completly closed?

Jan 24, 2005 | 12:00 PM

RamAir95TA

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Re: Spark Plug Gap...HELP!!!

You would have a dead cylinder.

Jan 24, 2005 | 12:04 PM

Crazy8

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Re: Spark Plug Gap...HELP!!!

The reason I ask is because I need to know if there is a way that I can test for a "no gap" condition while the plug is in the motor and the motor is not on.

Jan 24, 2005 | 12:07 PM

shoebox

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Re: Spark Plug Gap...HELP!!!

You will have to take the plug out to look at it.

Jan 24, 2005 | 12:09 PM

RamAir95TA

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Re: Spark Plug Gap...HELP!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy8

The reason I ask is because I need to know if there is a way that I can test for a "no gap" condition while the plug is in the motor and the motor is not on.