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Use a dwell meter if you can get your hands on one. Give us the year, make and engine info and we'll give you the point gap and dwell specs. Most point gaps ranged from .015" to .025". You can use a matchbook cover if you are in a jam. The thickness of a matchbook cover is just under .015".
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoA cigarette paper would give you roughly the correct gap.
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What is the gap on a spark plug for a ford focus 1600 t reg?
It doesn't matter. DO NOT USE A FEELER GAUGE!!! Ask the parts store for plugs for your car and install them right out of the boxes. A feeler gauge will scratch the platinum and ruin them. They will not fire correctly and the car will lose power. It cost ME $150.00 to find this out the hard way.
How do i stop valve noise 2001 Lincoln town car?
adjust the valves- the clearance between the rocker arm and the valve should be checked with a feeler gauge.
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There are two ways. Both start the same way. The cheap and dirty method requires a .016" feeler gauge, a 30mm wrench and a flat-tip screwdriver. Take the distributor cap off, followed by the rotor. Turn the engine with the wrench until the points are open all the way. Stick the feeler gauge into the gap (pry them open if you have to). Loosen the hold-down screw a little, then tighten it again. If you can get the gauge out and back in again without prying the points open, put the car back together and you're done. The right way is to use a dwell meter. Hook it up, set it to the 4 Cylinder setting and start the engine. If the dwell is 50 degrees (plus-minus 2) you're done. If it's too low, the points are too far open. If it's too high, they're too far closed. Adjust as necessary to get it right.
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Why is there an arrow on a car's fuel gauge?
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Strain gauge in a car?
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If you don't have insurance how will it go against your insurance?
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