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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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I'm getting them today, as well as the MSD 8.5 wires. I need to know what the gap should be set at.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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They should already by set at .55 and you can leave them at that.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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It should be set at about .055". Most iridium plugs say not to change the gap because of the fragile nature of the tiny electrode. They should be between .053 and .056" right out of the box though.

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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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thanx
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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i put the plugs in and changed the wires, but now the car seems to idle funny and hesitates when i give it gas, even when i drove it. does the the computer need time to re-learn the plugs and wires or what. i will re-check the wires tomorrow.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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I'm guessing something is loose. Check your work.
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