spark plug gap

1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE
155,000 MILES
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DAGHPARK
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what happens when gap is too large
May 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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JDL
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Depends on how large a gap. May cause a misfire? Takes more current to jump the gap.
May 16, 2011 at 5:51 PM
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JDL
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Different spark plug manufacturers may have different specs as far as plug gap. Acdelco shows .o60
May 16, 2011 at 5:57 PM
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