Do these Spark Plugs look normal???????????
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Do these Spark Plugs look normal???????????
Decided to pull the plugs while I was installing the Headers and :confused: these just don't look right. Doesn't this gap seem a little wide??????????? BTW .............what are most of you using on a stock motor.................TR 55's
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Re: Do these Spark Plugs look normal??????????? (66ImpalaLT1)
Looks like the eletrode is burned down. I bet those are stock plugs or been in there awhile huh?
If so then the electrode wear down and eventually you will increase the gap form the lost material.
I use NGKs also. TR5s and TR6s depending on the vehicle.
If so then the electrode wear down and eventually you will increase the gap form the lost material.
I use NGKs also. TR5s and TR6s depending on the vehicle.
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Re: Do these Spark Plugs look normal??????????? (Mag Red Monster)
Bob yes that's a large gap. (from what I can see) They should be at 57. I just went to Rapid Fires on Thursday and gapped those at 50. Runs like a top. :D
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Re: Do these Spark Plugs look normal??????????? (66ImpalaLT1)
Looks a little wide. Do you have a feeler guage?
I use NGK TR55's.
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I use NGK TR55's.
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Re: Do these Spark Plugs look normal??????????? (F8LPONY)
So replace those 5 that are heard to get to and replace the others when they come in. Won't hurt anything. :)
Hey, can't hurt :yesnod: (Gap at .050)
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Re: Do these Spark Plugs look normal??????????? (Z51BOB)
I switched to TR-55's when I installed my headers as well. My stock plugs looked similar to yours. Certainly won't hurt anything to change them out.
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Re: Do these Spark Plugs look normal??????????? (rschiltz)
Hey Rick.............did you put the metal shields back on the wire ends when you swithed to the Taylor wires?????
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Re: Do these Spark Plugs look normal??????????? (Mag Red Monster)
Decided to pull the plugs while I was installing the Headers and :confused: these just don't look right. Doesn't this gap seem a little wide??????????? BTW .............what are most of you using on a stock motor.................TR 55's
[Modified by Mag Red Monster, 12:25 PM 5/5/2002]
[Modified by Mag Red Monster, 12:25 PM 5/5/2002]