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Are spark plugs gapped at the factory?
Spark plugs traditionally leave the factory pre-gapped for their most popular application. However, a plug may fit hundreds of engines, from cars to golf carts. Gapping the plugs to your engine’s specifications is important to prevent pre-ignition, detonation, fouling and poor fuel economy.
Do Motorcraft spark plugs come pre-gapped?
The fine tip iridium are always pre-gapped at factory and the manufacturers specifically say that should NOT be messed with by user. The Motorcraft ones are cheap versions of Autolite Dual Platinum, they requested “no factory gapping” to their OEM (Autolite) to save costs, that’s why the gap is never exact.
Where can I find spark plugs for a Ford Model T?
Albert Champion sold his Champion Spark Plug company and formed a new company, AC spark plugs. While AC was never factory equipment on the Model T Ford it made excellent spark plugs that can still be found today on eBay and in the hands of old part dealers.
What was the AC part number for a Model T Ford?
The AC part number for the Model T Ford was 1 originally. Like the Champion plugs of the era, it was made to be able to “take apart” the spark plugs for cleaning. Replacement porcelain and electrodes were sold so that spark plugs could be “rebuilt”
What are the specs of a Ford Model T?
Spark Plug Types Champion X, Champion 25, Motorcraft F-11 Spark Plug Gap .031″ – .035″ Magneto Clearance .025″ – .030″ between magnet keeper faces and coil ring pole bosses Fuel Capacity 10 Gallons – Range approx 200 mile.
How big is the spark plug gap on a Promod Turbo?
Some applications such as ProMod turbo cars using M1 fuel frequently run a spark plug gap as small as .012″, even though they are equipped with some of the highest output ignition systems providing in excess of 60,000 Volts high current and high mJ power output.