Spark plug gap?

**taranis** · 02-04-2011, 06:13 PM

Replacing the plugs on the Nomad. Manual doesn't say that they need to be gapped. I've always gapped plugs in my trucks/cars; not so for the Nomad?

ndbigfish · 02-04-2011, 06:29 PM

How about .032" to .036".

blowndodge · 02-04-2011, 06:40 PM

Every plug I've bought was gapped correctly without me needing to do it!

Manual says .030

**taranis** · 02-04-2011, 08:09 PM

Missed where it said that. Guess I shouldnt look where it says how to change the plugs. ::)

Thanks guys.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-04-2011, 10:25 PM

It is in the manual and .032 to .036 is correct. I usually set mine at .033.

cactusjack · 02-04-2011, 11:11 PM

I split the difference and set mine at .034.

elvis · 02-12-2011, 02:19 AM

what plugs do you guys use?

thx.

E.

**Cajunrider** · 02-12-2011, 09:06 AM

I've changed mine once about 20,000 miles back. I picked up a set of OEM plugs at the dealer.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-12-2011, 09:08 AM

Advance Auto has the OEM plugs.

cactusjack · 02-12-2011, 09:12 AM

I use NGK DPR6EA-9 plugs.

**ringadingh** · 02-12-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvis

what plugs do you guys use?

thx.E.

I like the NGK Iridium series, they are one heat range colder than stock and work very well.

02-12-2011, 09:22 AM

Would those be NGK-DPR9EIX-9?

**ringadingh** · 02-12-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelh

Would those be NGK-DPR9EIX-9?

NGK-DPR7EIX-9 are the plugs Im using.
The DPR9EIX-9 would be three heat ranges colder, I think that would be too cold a plug for our motors.

**cnc** · 02-12-2011, 09:37 AM

Probably splitting hairs here, but when a range is given I was taught to gap closer to the smaller value. That way as the electrode wears over time the gap is in the proper range longer.
Same thing holds true for points.

cactusjack · 02-12-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnc

Probably splitting hairs here, but when a range is given I was taught to gap closer to the smaller value. That way as the electrode wears over time the gap is in the proper range longer.
Same thing holds true for points.

They still use ignition points?

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taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Spark plug gap? Missed where it said that. Guess I shouldnt look where it says how to change the plugs. ::) Thanks guys. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Spark plug gap? It is in the manual and .032 to .036 is correct. I usually set mine at .033. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-12-2011, 09:37 AM	#14
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Spark plug gap? Probably splitting hairs here, but when a range is given I was taught to gap closer to the smaller value. That way as the electrode wears over time the gap is in the proper range longer. Same thing holds true for points. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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