At 10:00 PM 7/16/98 -0400, Andrew Miller wrote:
>
> My spitfire recently underwent a Lumenition Transplant. The
>patient survived. I took the opportunity (ok I was feeling paranoid) to
>replace the stock coil with a Lucas Sport Coil.
>
> Now the box suggests a larger sparkplug gap for greater fuel
>efficiency. Does anyone know the suggested gap ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrew
> 78 Spitfire
Andrew,
Since I didn't see any other answers, I'll jump in... the Crane ignitions
suggest a .035 gap with a stock coil, up from .025 with the stock
electronic ignition.
A wide gap makes it harder to start especially after the plug electrodes
get worn and rounded. New cars often specify .040 to .050. With the
extra output of the Sport coil you may get away with it.
Atwell Haines
'79 Spitfire FM96062 UO
Succasunna, NJ USA
OPTIMIST: A Spitfire owner who expects his car to run FLAWLESSLY and
fastens his seat belts BEFORE starting his car.
Measure it with a micrometer
Mark it with a grease pencil
Cut it with an ax
Confucius say: "Crowded lift smell different to midget."
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