spark plug gap

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  1. duster70

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    how much do i need to gap new spark plugs for my maverick? i tried looking for the gapping on the net and at autozone, couldnt find anything:huh: thanks!
     
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    You didn't mention the size of the engine. In the chinlton book the gap for a 170,200,250 and 302 from 1970-74 is .032-.036. Hope this helps.
     
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    sorry the engine is a 1970 200. does that mean i can gap it between .032 to .036, or that i have to gap them .032 or .036? thanks alot!!!:tiphat:
     
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    cool perfect thanks!
     
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    When you see a range listed like that, it means anywhere within those two numbers. I usually go for the smaller value because as plugs wear, the gap increases due to the electrodes wearing away.
     
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    oh ok cool thanks alot people!
     
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    When I see a range like that for plugs I go with a middle number its easier. You can use .034 and be OK.
     
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    alright cool thanks alot:tiphat:
     

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