HEI spark plug gap

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HEI spark plug gap

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Installing an HEI dist on a 77 Wag What should I gap plugs at Thanks
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I set them for 45-50 thousandths.
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Thanks
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Ditto on above. I set mine at 45, really been happy with it for years. You will see a nice pick me up :)
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Re: HEI spark plug gap

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0.050” and my 360 sings like the Fat lady.

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I did .045 runs great
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.050 works fine for me.
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DUI Performance recommends .055 with their distributors. Quality company
1979 Cherokee Chief S, V8, MSD Pro Billet Distributor with New Factory Ignition Box (are these 2 even supposed to work together?), HEI Wires, Edelbrock 1406, Edelbrock Performer manifold, 3.54 gears, Tru-Trac Locker in the rear, Turbo 400, New Quadratrac, Dual gas tanks, new 32 x 11.50's, Big 9000 winch, Homemade 2.5" full length exhaust, Custom Headlight Harness, Custom front bumper working, Custom Rear Swing-out Bumper, Class V receiver hitch ... and a lot of work to do yet. :)
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