The first gapper you used, you're not supposed to open the gap by wobbling the plug on that ridge. The correct way to open the gap is by hooking the ground strap in the hole of the gapper and pry it open. Then you check the gap by sliding it on that ridge and where it stops indicates the gap. Using the hole eliminates contact on the electrode making it safe for gapping fine tip plugs like iridium plugs.
Yep, I just put some new Iridium plugs in my car today, did that same exact thing. Real pain in the d*** to get the correct gap, but it worked. Car runs fine, let's hope it stays that way 🤞
Cracked porcelain note- if you rub your fingers on anything slightly dirty and then spin the porcelain in your dirty fingers... if there is a crack it'll collect in the crack and show itself, they can be hard to see otherwise. I wipe and look at every one before installing them.
I don't use anything but Autolite race plugs! People say you can't read them as well as NGK! But if you are willing to give up a tenth of a second in the 1/8 mile, go ahead and use NGK! The reason I say this is I did a trial with NGK, same heat range, same gap, and indexed just like I do the Autolites! And on my second pass with Autolites my ET was 4.78 and on the next pass with NGKs my ET was 4.88! Exactly tenth of a second slower! That is why I don't use NGK! And I have always used the circular gap tool because it is more accurate than even the high dollar ones!
Great video, but on the first round gap guage, don't use the edge to widen the gap, put the side electrode in that hole and use it like a lever to bend the electrode tip out more by just moving the plug sideways some.
Old school! You can set points with either a feeler guage or a dwell meter. Dwell meter is the most accurate but it is more time consuming as obviously you can’t change the gap while running the engine either the meter attached. I would get an electronic conversion module like a Pertronics personally and do away with the lower accuracy and higher maintenance of points.
You can squeeze it for sure. Most people use the slider, that will pop off the platinum. Just have to be way more careful gapping them, that’s why most recommend not to
THEORY :not common sense or is it .. What did you learn today Thank U Yes Sir that John ,,,Ii read that he soon2 bee. BIG BLOCK JOHN.. He so excited , you can't tell..'°°%
The first gapper you used, you're not supposed to open the gap by wobbling the plug on that ridge. The correct way to open the gap is by hooking the ground strap in the hole of the gapper and pry it open. Then you check the gap by sliding it on that ridge and where it stops indicates the gap. Using the hole eliminates contact on the electrode making it safe for gapping fine tip plugs like iridium plugs.
And then when you go too far you bash the plug into your core support and start over
Yep, I just put some new Iridium plugs in my car today, did that same exact thing. Real pain in the d*** to get the correct gap, but it worked. Car runs fine, let's hope it stays that way 🤞
This is a very good tutorial. You are teaching the viewers a good lesson.
Cracked porcelain note- if you rub your fingers on anything slightly dirty and then spin the porcelain in your dirty fingers... if there is a crack it'll collect in the crack and show itself, they can be hard to see otherwise. I wipe and look at every one before installing them.
Ohhhh yea this is the good stuff for us people that have no clue what we are doing 😂 thanks
Looking forward to some BBC build content. Happy New Year’s TJ and family.
I don't use anything but Autolite race plugs! People say you can't read them as well as NGK! But if you are willing to give up a tenth of a second in the 1/8 mile, go ahead and use NGK! The reason I say this is I did a trial with NGK, same heat range, same gap, and indexed just like I do the Autolites! And on my second pass with Autolites my ET was 4.78 and on the next pass with NGKs my ET was 4.88! Exactly tenth of a second slower! That is why I don't use NGK! And I have always used the circular gap tool because it is more accurate than even the high dollar ones!
My guy has his periods and exclamation points mixed up 😂
Not sure about Autolites but there have been a lot of cheap Chinese NGK copies that have flooded the market.
he likes to shout. @@baby-sharkgto4902
Happy early new years to you and yours !
Great video, but on the first round gap guage, don't use the edge to widen the gap, put the side electrode in that hole and use it like a lever to bend the electrode tip out more by just moving the plug sideways some.
You’re a great teacher!
Will you be at Kinston drag strip at winterfest
Happy new year
Been gapping platinum plugs for years
We’re expecting some snow, maybe a glizzard
The New red, "PQY," tool. Can you gap a 3/8's spark plug with that tool.
Oh and Kelly as well 🎉
I need to know how to set my points with a dwell meter 🤯
Old school! You can set points with either a feeler guage or a dwell meter. Dwell meter is the most accurate but it is more time consuming as obviously you can’t change the gap while running the engine either the meter attached. I would get an electronic conversion module like a Pertronics personally and do away with the lower accuracy and higher maintenance of points.
You need uncle Tony’s garage. Tell him TurboJohns fans sent you
What plug do you use Turbo John
I use the NGK racing plugs, non projected tips.
Happy New year to you TJ have John do it is EZ Way Gap um
What kind of damage could be caused with gapping a platinum plug with the red tool? Makes no sense.
You can squeeze it for sure. Most people use the slider, that will pop off the platinum. Just have to be way more careful gapping them, that’s why most recommend not to
@@TurboJohnRacing Curious how the platinum comes off. You mean that tiny disc on the ground side electrode or center electrode?
@@Ronbo765 yes
THEORY :not common sense or is it ..
What did you learn today
Thank U
Yes Sir that John ,,,Ii read that he soon2 bee. BIG BLOCK JOHN..
He so excited , you can't tell..'°°%