When you open the gap larger then the specified gap you change the timing. It
takes longer time for the coil to build up the required energy to overcome the
resistance of the larger gap. Testing I have done proves this.
Steve Darby
David Greed wrote:
> Sandy
>
> I have a Pertronix kit in the 2500S and I have the plugs gapped at 0.035". I
> am running a standard coil and everthing is going great. I have thought of
> opening the gap out wider, but see no point on doing so, although I am sure
> that there would be no problem.
>
> David Greed
> 1974 Stag Man O/D
> 1979 2500S Man O/D
>
> Email: Home: greed@wave.co.nz
> Work: david.greed@telecom.co.nz
> Webpages: http://www.wave.co.nz/pages/greed
> .
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sandy Levine <slevine@toucan.com>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, 4 January 2000 15:26
> Subject: tr6 spark plug gap
>
> >
> > can anyone assist with the proper spark plug gap setting when
> using
> > a Petronix. A friend suggested that it had to be greater than the standard
> > setting.
> >
> > Sandy Levine
> > 70 TR6
> >
> >
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