couple basic questions on plugs and oil
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Castle DE
couple basic questions on plugs and oil
ok i am pretty lazy with this stuff and usually just take all our cars and have the oil changed and everything. I have finally decided to start doing it myself......at least on the Vettes lol......First question....the 74 has a base 350 in it but the owner before me added the pertronix setup to the factory distributor. What should i gap the plugs at?
Other horribly basic question....when putting on the new oil fiter do you guys put oil in it before putting it on or just put it on then add oil?
Other horribly basic question....when putting on the new oil fiter do you guys put oil in it before putting it on or just put it on then add oil?
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Good decision, good for you.
The more you do, the more you'll want to do.
Spark plug gap = 0.035 I pre-fill the filter and coat the rubber gasket on top with clean oil too.
The more you do, the more you'll want to do.Spark plug gap = 0.035 I pre-fill the filter and coat the rubber gasket on top with clean oil too.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cruising somewhere in St. Louis, Missouri
Originally Posted by Jughead
Good decision, good for you. The more you do, the more you'll want to do.
Spark plug gap = 0.035 I pre-fill the filter and coat the rubber gasket on top with clean oil too.
The more you do, the more you'll want to do.Spark plug gap = 0.035 I pre-fill the filter and coat the rubber gasket on top with clean oil too.
I use delo oil that is now sold by Kragen auto parts in my area. Pennzoil and some others are not favored and some may say different but you might want to do some research for yourself and the best oil for you.
Oil guys please chime in………
Good luck,
Jim
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by Jughead
Good decision, good for you. The more you do, the more you'll want to do.
Spark plug gap = 0.035 I pre-fill the filter and coat the rubber gasket on top with clean oil too.
The more you do, the more you'll want to do.Spark plug gap = 0.035 I pre-fill the filter and coat the rubber gasket on top with clean oil too.
with Jug
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by IMA66/74
.filled her with Mobil 1. Have always liked running the synthetics in my cars.
Im sure other members will chime in also
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