spark plug gap, anti freeze and oil change.

[markmark2]

Hi all, I have 4 questions, any help appreciated. Spark plugs due for replacement. Gap is 28mm I think it should be should be 25mm? I have electronic ignition. Does the timing change with electronic ignition? Any recommendation for anti freeze type? Should the oil be replaced before 'lay up' or next year. Thanks Mark

[nib]

Hi all, I have 4 questions, any help appreciated. Spark plugs due for replacement. Gap is 28mm I think it should be should be 25mm? I have electronic ignition. Does the timing change with electronic ignition? Any recommendation for anti freeze type? Should the oil be replaced before 'lay up' or next year. Thanks Mark

Mark that is some gap!!
When you buy your new Champion N12's they should be ok with the gap out the box.
The timing stays the same with electronic ignition and if you have blue anti-freeze in there at the moment I would stick with blue anti-freeze and try and get a 30% anti-freeze mix in there, too much anti-freeze like 50/50 impairs the cooling slightly imho.
Mark

[markmark2]

Mark that is some gap!!
When you buy your new Champion N12's they should be ok with the gap out the box.
The timing stays the same with electronic ignition and if you have blue anti-freeze in there at the moment I would stick with blue anti-freeze and try and get a 30% anti-freeze mix in there, too much anti-freeze like 50/50 impairs the cooling slightly imho.
Mark

I know! I did question it when it was serviced by frank and jessie mechanics but i was told its fine. Car runs ok tho. Champion better than NGK in your opinion? Any thoughts on the oil change? cheers nib. Mark

[milothedog]

I know! I did question it when it was serviced by frank and jessie mechanics but i was told its fine. Car runs ok tho. Champion better than NGK in your opinion? Any thoughts on the oil change? cheers nib. Mark

25mm is 1" give or take, I think you mean 0.025"

[markmark2]

25mm is 1" give or take, I think you mean 0.025"

Sorry slip of the keyboard. Mark

[susiedeer]

Personally I'd go with 0.025" gap (25 thou) as opposed to 25 mm as even the best electronic ignition may have issues bridging that size gap
Cheers
Andy

Hi all, I have 4 questions, any help appreciated. Spark plugs due for replacement. Gap is 28mm I think it should be should be 25mm? I have electronic ignition. Does the timing change with electronic ignition? Any recommendation for anti freeze type? Should the oil be replaced before 'lay up' or next year. Thanks Mark

[Bob Heritage]

Some use a 0.030" gap with a sports coil or similar but 0.025" is the norm.

[LAMBRETTLAD]

Hi 25 thou is ok ,fresh anti freeze is always good ,and if it needs an oil change do it ,as fresh oil is always best ,good luck

[markmark2]

Hi 25 thou is ok ,fresh anti freeze is always good ,and if it needs an oil change do it ,as fresh oil is always best ,good luck

Thanks for the reply. Mark

[Guest]

Mark,
I use Champion N11YC and set gap at 28/30 thou.I am using Luminition electronic ignition.However I would definitely check the plug gaps before installing.I have often found them to be all different.

Anthony

[Robmsharp]

On the oil side of things a lot of people on this forum use Valvoline VR1.