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What should I set plug gap? pertronix, edelbrock heads, stock c.r.

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jb1dsl

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I was wondering what I should set the plug gap at? I have a pertronix ignition, edelbrock rpm heads and stock c.r.. The pertronix site does not really say what to set it at, so I was wondering?
 

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I ran ~.45 with a mild N/A HCI combo...thats with Edel alum 6037s using autolite 3924s. Used 3923s when i was more N20 focused...

I think the general NA consensus is just a bit over .50
 

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This is one of those pain in the ass jobs.

Start at .035 and work your way up to what ever the "coil" will support. You will notice a drop off when too much gap is used.

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What kind of coil do you have?
 

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pertronix flamethrower
 

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i think it is up to 40000 volts
 

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I used to gap mine at 35, but the last plug change I did, I went 40 and it seems to run just about the same. I don't think you can do 50, but then again, I've never gapped them that much, so I can't say for sure.
 

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Try .040 first. Then, I would try .045
Good luck.
 
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I have the pertronix and the flamethrower coil and I started with .045 and have had not problems.

This is also on a 66 289 A code, stock heads.
 
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