how do you make the gap smaller. i know how to make it biger but i need to find out how to make it smaller, from a .060 to a .040 help?
2006-09-20 08:58:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there is a plug gapper sold at auto part stores that will let you make a smaller gap or acdelco distribiter out let
2006-09-20 09:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by the game man 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have one of those gap measuring tools? If you don't have one, they are really cheap to buy. It sort of looks like a coin- it's that small. You can get it for like .99 cents at any auto parts store. To be precise in the measurement, you can use the gapper tool. I don't know how you would physically close the gap- I guess just be careful, and gently close the gap using a pair of pliers, or lightly tap the gap with a hammer- but be careful not to damage the plug.
2006-09-20 16:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bend it down and then gap it with the gapper to .040 don't hit it with a hammer just put the electrode against a firm surface and push down a little.
2006-09-20 16:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by mister_e79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just tap it on something flat and hard, then measure it again. There is a tool that has sort of a two pronged fork that you can buy. It also has the measuring device on it.
2006-09-20 16:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
tap it very gently on any hard, clean surface until it is correct. Maybe the side of the engine but NOT the painted bodywork!
2006-09-20 16:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by millowner87 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simply tap the plug, on the electrode on something like a vise, or solid piece of steel, or (?) .....
2006-09-20 16:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
barely tap the top of it w/ a little happer.
2006-09-20 16:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋