Why so difficult
If they're not supposed to be gapped I don't know how else to fix the misfire issue. If you use pliers to move the electrode up and down then use a feeler gauge to check the gap, you can safely gap iridiums.
Try again-- all plugs need to be checked for gap and regapped if needed. Iridiums are a little different in that you can't pry on the iridium tip to set the gap or it will break. That said you use the rt tool for the rt job and adjust the electode end to set the gap... that being the "L" shaped arm over the electrode.
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From NGK:
Should I gap my Iridium Plugs?
The manufacturers say NO.
This is because most people do not know how to properly gap a spark plug, and the center electrodes on the ultra-fine iridium can easily snap if mishandled. There is no warranty for snapped center electrodes. The manufacturers say an iridium spark plug will run so much better than a traditional plug, even if it is not gapped for that motor, that they would prefer you just leave it rather than risk snapping the center electrode.
Personally, we at sparkplugs.com, gap our iridium plugs for our own vehicles (we’re rebels). If you insist on gapping your iridium plug, please refer to Proper Gapping for instruction.
pretty much exactly what i said. You are not supposed to, but you can if you do it carefully. no need for me to ''try again"
Should I gap my Iridium Plugs?
The manufacturers say NO.
This is because most people do not know how to properly gap a spark plug, and the center electrodes on the ultra-fine iridium can easily snap if mishandled. There is no warranty for snapped center electrodes. The manufacturers say an iridium spark plug will run so much better than a traditional plug, even if it is not gapped for that motor, that they would prefer you just leave it rather than risk snapping the center electrode.
Personally, we at sparkplugs.com, gap our iridium plugs for our own vehicles (we’re rebels). If you insist on gapping your iridium plug, please refer to Proper Gapping for instruction.
pretty much exactly what i said. You are not supposed to, but you can if you do it carefully. no need for me to ''try again"
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Well it is for sure my clutch. I got a quote on a new one and install. I can't really afford to get it installed. I'm a diesel technician so I figured I would just do it myself. How much different can it be besides about 1/4 of the size. Does anybody know what all tools I need to get this done in reasonable amount of time?
From NGK:
Should I gap my Iridium Plugs?
The manufacturers say NO.
This is because most people do not know how to properly gap a spark plug, and the center electrodes on the ultra-fine iridium can easily snap if mishandled. There is no warranty for snapped center electrodes. The manufacturers say an iridium spark plug will run so much better than a traditional plug, even if it is not gapped for that motor, that they would prefer you just leave it rather than risk snapping the center electrode.
Personally, we at sparkplugs.com, gap our iridium plugs for our own vehicles (we’re rebels). If you insist on gapping your iridium plug, please refer to Proper Gapping for instruction.
pretty much exactly what i said. You are not supposed to, but you can if you do it carefully. no need for me to ''try again"
Should I gap my Iridium Plugs?
The manufacturers say NO.
This is because most people do not know how to properly gap a spark plug, and the center electrodes on the ultra-fine iridium can easily snap if mishandled. There is no warranty for snapped center electrodes. The manufacturers say an iridium spark plug will run so much better than a traditional plug, even if it is not gapped for that motor, that they would prefer you just leave it rather than risk snapping the center electrode.
Personally, we at sparkplugs.com, gap our iridium plugs for our own vehicles (we’re rebels). If you insist on gapping your iridium plug, please refer to Proper Gapping for instruction.
pretty much exactly what i said. You are not supposed to, but you can if you do it carefully. no need for me to ''try again"
so they are going to gap it to where it needs to be based on your specific setup? I dont think so. that is generally for N/A vehicles...
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