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deanpichon(at)msn.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject: Gapping Spark Plugs- The Rest of the Story

Hi All,



I had no idea my innocent post would generate so much interest and consume 

so much bandwidth.  In hindsight, I should have posted a more detailed 

question or perhaps nothing at all.



In my quest perform as much prep work as possible for my annual in my 

basement rather than at the airport, I had considered gapping my shiny new 

plugs at home, prior to going to the airport.  I decided I didn't want to 

open the protective package only to find that all the plugs were within 

specification.  Thanks to the person who indicated the plugs are gapped and 

generally within spec.



With that knowledge, I left for the airport this morning, armed with my gap 

gauge and gap setting tool and 8 new spark plugs.  Much to my pleasure, I 

found all plugs within tolerance and installed them quite quickly.



It was never about whether I had to check the gaps, but rather the liklihood 

that would have have to re-set the gaps.  Thanks to all.  I have learned 

much from this experience.



Regards,



Dean Pichon



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From: "Dean Pichon" <deanpichon(at)msn.com>

Reply-To: rv-list(at)matronics.com

To: rv-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Gapping Champion Spark Plugs

Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:47:30 -0500






Hi All,



I just received some new Champion spark plugs and would like to know if they 

come pre-gapped.  I am reluctant to open the moisture-proof packaging to 

check.  Does anyone out there know whether or not these arrive ready to 

install?



Thanks,



Dean Pichon



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Tim(at)MyRV10.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject: Gapping Spark Plugs- The Rest of the Story

Tonight I installed 12 new plugs in my IO-540.   I bought Iridium

fine wire aircraft plugs for the bottoms, and I got a great bulk

deal on some exact replacement Denso W24EMR-C's for the Lightspeed

ignited top plugs.  I found every one of the Iridium plugs was

either exactly at, or within 1 thousandth over the spec for the

aircraft plugs.   I found every one of the Densos was either right

at spec, or perhaps gapped maybe .001 undersized...but by the

time I squished in the feeler gauge they were right on.



I'll still check the gaps each time before I install them, but

so far on cars/snowmobiles/airplanes I've been lucky enough to

have most every plug I've ever grabbed be within spec

right out of the box.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Dean Pichon wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 Hi All,

 

 I had no idea my innocent post would generate so much interest and 

 consume so much bandwidth.  In hindsight, I should have posted a more 

 detailed question or perhaps nothing at all.

 

 In my quest perform as much prep work as possible for my annual in my 

 basement rather than at the airport, I had considered gapping my shiny 

 new plugs at home, prior to going to the airport.  I decided I didn't 

 want to open the protective package only to find that all the plugs were 

 within specification.  Thanks to the person who indicated the plugs are 

 gapped and generally within spec.

 

 With that knowledge, I left for the airport this morning, armed with my 

 gap gauge and gap setting tool and 8 new spark plugs.  Much to my 

 pleasure, I found all plugs within tolerance and installed them quite 

 quickly.

 

 It was never about whether I had to check the gaps, but rather the 

 liklihood that would have have to re-set the gaps.  Thanks to all.  I 

 have learned much from this experience.

 

 Regards,

 

 Dean Pichon

 

 ----Original Message Follows----

 From: "Dean Pichon" <deanpichon(at)msn.com>

 Reply-To: rv-list(at)matronics.com

 To: rv-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Gapping Champion Spark Plugs

 Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:47:30 -0500

 

 

 

 Hi All,

 

 I just received some new Champion spark plugs and would like to know if 

 they come pre-gapped.  I am reluctant to open the moisture-proof 

 packaging to check.  Does anyone out there know whether or not these 

 arrive ready to install?

 

 Thanks,

 

 Dean Pichon

 

 _________________________________________________________________

 Live Search!

 

 

 

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bicyclop(at)pacbell.net
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject: Gapping Spark Plugs- The Rest of the Story

Oh cool. I was wondering if you were going to install them without

opening up the package. ;=)



Pax,



Ed Holyoke

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