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After the appropriate washer is installed on the spark plug (you mighthave to try several different washers on each plug), simply tighten theplug in the cylinder head. Given the varying washer thickness and thesoft nature of the copper gasket, you can adjust the index mark on yourspark plug so the electrode is correctly situated in the cylinder.Here's a tip: In most Corvette cases, the engine responds to a gap thatfaces the center of the cylinder or angled slightly toward the exhaustvalve. On the other hand, some combinations prefer different electrodepositions.
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Today's ignition systems are... 
   
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Today's ignition systems are sophisticated, but don't fall into thistrap: They have absolutely no effect on jetting and cannot change theair/fuel ratio. That's the job of jets. But when a modern, high-poweredignition system is installed on an early point-trigger Corvette, thejetting almost always appears lean. Why? Simple: The new wave ignitionsystems offer much superior burning property. Because of this, changesmay be required in the air/fuel ratio.
Champion Spark Plug
St. Louis
MO

www.federal-mogul.com
MSD Autotronic Controls Corporation
12120 Esther Lama, Suite 114
El Paso
TX  79936

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