From: Patrick Jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:20:58 PST
Might be sacriledge, but a capacitive discharge
ignition system added to ye olde stock system
requires no real mods and you can gap the plugs to
0.05 and be sure of firing every time.
quiggy wrote:
>
> R43 is a slightly cooler plug than the 44, so it will be a little richer.
> Try gapping them at .030 to .032, as the extra gap will effectively lean the
> mixture out. If it runs okay and doesn't misfire, pull a plug and check its
> color. If its black, its too rich. If it's white, it's too lean. Brian
> Quinby M211, WC12s, WC21 GMcertified Tech, ASE cert Master Tech and a whole
> lotta other B.S. certs that don't pay poop
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <RKiser8375@aol.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 3:47 PM
> Subject: [MV] Correct Spark PLugs for DUKW/CCKW
>
> > According to TM 9-802, the technical manual for the DUKW-353, the DUKW
> should use an AC type "44 or 44 Com." with the gap set at .025" or .030"
> respectively. I went to a local auto parts store and they looked it up in
> the AC/Delco manual and said the GMC 1941-1945 trucks should use a R43 spark
> plug, so I bought six of them. Now, I'm wondering, what gap to use. Also,
> I'm not sure if it matters or not, but the DUKW normally operates at about
> 8,000 feet, and tends to run rich. I intend to advance the timing some, but
> I'm not sure if I should adjust the gap for this or not. Any help is
> greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Rob Kiser
> > 1945 DUKW-353
> > rkiser8375@aol.com
> >
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