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spark plugs & timing [message #150153]

Sat, 19 November 2011 18:19

jayrabe

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Registered: June 2009
Location: Portland, OR

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455 in my 76 PB has been running a bit rough, so decided to check/replace the spark plugs. Last time was 3000mi ago, but I didn't check or adjust the timing at that time, being clueless about how to do that. Also, I gapped the plugs to .040 that time, but this time I read the manual more completely, and see that when you have an HEI distributor (which a year ago frankly I didn't know I had - did I mention I'm not a mechanic?), plugs should be at .080.

Also have Howell TBI.

Bought a timing light and before replacing plugs, at idle it was about +16 BTDC (w/ vac disconnected). Way too far advanced per manual that specs +8 at 1100rpm. Also, when I pulled the plugs, they were all black and unhealthy looking. So first question is, could the poor condition of the plugs be due to the timing so far off and/or the gap being 1/2 what it should be?

Second question: Napa didn't have the R46SZ so gave me RapidFire #7. Will they work for me? assuming I gap them to .080?

Any other advice to help this non-mechanic will be Greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Jay Rabe
76 PB
Portland, OR

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