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Re: Spark plug gap question
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Posted by coflyboy on November 09, 2006 at 18:49:11 from (71.34.139.138):
In Reply to: Spark plug gap question posted by old on November 09, 2006 at 18:10:14:
You asked for someone who knows for sure and I surely don't but here goes anyhow. I believe that the ONLY way (other than to fix the underlying problem)to keep plugs from fouling is to get the insulator hotter(hotter plugs). I sure tried with a lot of sick engines. I've had spark act as you described also. I credited that to, under certain conditions but definitely not normally, a hot spark will short out on a fouled or defective plug more easily than a weaker spark. Also, with the wire held away from the plug timing could be delayed a little. hth
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