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echo: oldcars
to: JIM BROWN
from: LANDON ROBINSON
date: 1996-11-23 06:45:00
subject: Re: Gas

 JB> That's why you adjust or "tune" the plugs to run with the new
 JB> coil.  You are right, running a factory gap on a hot ignition is a
 JB> waste of time and money, but open up the plug gap to take advantage of
 JB> the higher power output of the new parts.  If I had run the factory
 JB> gap of .042-.046 with my Jacobs ignition, I would have wasted my
 JB> money.  But presently I run .065 with the ignition, I have better
 JB> mileage and better power.  The engine idles much more smoothly and is
 JB> a pleasure to drive. 
 JB> Jim
I will have to try doing that, it will be of course after I get rid of my 
"points" ignition system. I had my distributor put on a tester and I get 
point bounce at 4,800 rpms. 
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