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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Thought this was interesting and would share. Although he says plug gaps are preset, opinions vary....

Sorry, this apparently was a waste of time.........Have a nice day

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Originally Posted by tlc0706
Thought this was interesting and would share. Although he says plug gaps are preset, opinions vary....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk70oyUEftY
Ok, I watched it....what's your point?
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Ok, I watched it....what's your point?
Looks like a good vid for those new to plug gapping. Thats about it.
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Originally Posted by DDNZ06
Looks like a good vid for those new to plug gapping. Thats about it.
I'm new to plug gapping. What's your point?
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Well I guess the primary point is to throw away your $.25 coin gapper and throw away the plug if you break it....... Sorry I wasted your time
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I'm new to plug gapping. What's your point?
...then watch the vid, instead of replying to this....j\a
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Well I guess the primary point is to throw away your $.25 coin gapper ......
I did....like 15 years ago....
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...then watch the vid, instead of replying to this....j\a
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