Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #28830
From: Lorn H. Olsen <lorn@dynacomm.ws>
Sender: Marvin Kaye <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: Slick Mag Failures
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 08:32:17 -0500
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Scott,

Thanks for the tip on the Power Setting Tool from Far West Aviation. I have always wanted something like their wheel. I have it on order.

My iridium spark plugs are adjusted to .024 using a Champion fine wire gapping tool that I obtained from Aircraft Spruce. The engine seems to start sooner and idle smoother than when the plugs were gapped at .015. I am running standard Slick mags. I think the model numbers are 43xx.

The tool is listed below.

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CT-457 FINE WIRE GAP SETTING TOOL

P/N CT-457 $26.40

Designed exclusively for adjusting fine wire electrode sparkplug gap. Two sizes of slots fit all platinum or iridium electrodes for quick adjustment. Red plastic case.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/gapsettingtool.php

From: Sky2high@aol.com
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On the other hand, .018 plug gaps (so the backup mag operation can make the spark jump) somewhat defeats the better, more consistently delivered "electronic" spark.
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