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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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This is a really really stupid question i know but i need to ask it anyway

When gapping 071's (using feeler gauges) i keep finding that due to the angle you have to gap them i keep flattening the corner of the centre electrode. I'm running them at 1mm hence having to open them quite a bit and not just put them in straight out of the box.
Is there a better tool or process or am i just using too much pivot force against the electrode?

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Originally Posted by haz87
This is a really really stupid question i know but i need to ask it anyway

When gapping 071's (using feeler gauges) i keep finding that due to the angle you have to gap them i keep flattening the corner of the centre electrode. I'm running them at 1mm hence having to open them quite a bit and not just put them in straight out of the box.
Is there a better tool or process or am i just using too much pivot force against the electrode?
A small thin screwdriver, rest against edge of metal part, with tip touching underside or earth electrode, and lever up slightly as needed.
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