NGK Iridium - GAP that plug!
May 9, 2015 18:01:38 GMT -5
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Post by Silar on May 9, 2015 18:01:38 GMT -5
Something I checked today and never really checked on my Scooter's NGK Iridium plug was the gap.
I've read so many posts where everyone is pretty much under the thought to never gap an Iridium plug as you can actually damage the center electrode easily, which I agree.
This is taken directly from the NGK website: If adjusting the gap on fine wire or precious metal plugs such as platinum or iridium be very careful not to apply any pressure or prying force to the fine wire center electrode or insulator as they can be damaged. The gap should be adjusted by only moving the ground electrode.
So in checking my plug, I noticed it was set at .8mm. Wow.. Didn't realize it was set to that. I decided to go ahead and just lightly tap the ground electrode to shorten the space down to .6mm..
I may be dealing with somewhat of a placebo effect, but it made a significantly noticeable difference in the way the scooter runs! Before it was a bit hard to start and I would have to keep the start button held for a few seconds. Now, it's almost instantaneous. Also, It seems to have quite a bit more power.
Like I said.. maybe placebo effect... maybe not..
All I'm saying is If you are using a NGK Iridium plug, make sure to check the gap. I pretty much just assumed it was set properly and never really checked it.
I've read so many posts where everyone is pretty much under the thought to never gap an Iridium plug as you can actually damage the center electrode easily, which I agree.
This is taken directly from the NGK website: If adjusting the gap on fine wire or precious metal plugs such as platinum or iridium be very careful not to apply any pressure or prying force to the fine wire center electrode or insulator as they can be damaged. The gap should be adjusted by only moving the ground electrode.
So in checking my plug, I noticed it was set at .8mm. Wow.. Didn't realize it was set to that. I decided to go ahead and just lightly tap the ground electrode to shorten the space down to .6mm..
I may be dealing with somewhat of a placebo effect, but it made a significantly noticeable difference in the way the scooter runs! Before it was a bit hard to start and I would have to keep the start button held for a few seconds. Now, it's almost instantaneous. Also, It seems to have quite a bit more power.
Like I said.. maybe placebo effect... maybe not..
All I'm saying is If you are using a NGK Iridium plug, make sure to check the gap. I pretty much just assumed it was set properly and never really checked it.
