327 Hei Dist Plug Gap .35or.045

[gabriel-cestaro]

HI I HAVE A 327 HEI DIST I PULLED A PLUG TODAY FOUND IT FOULED i know i have a problem with valve cover with no baffle in it which iam working now but the gap could also be a problem i want to thank ever one for input before we get started and a merry christmas and a happy new year i have learn a lot on this site
thanks gabe
ps shouldthe gap be .035or .045

 

[bjburnout]

Hey Gabe

.035 was the gap used with the old point dist

Use .045 with an HEI....some HEI's used .060...but .045 is a good start.

Of course there could be many reasons why your plugs are fouling.........:

What range are you using, if cold or normal, maybe step up one range.

Is the carb idling clean (not dumping too much fuel in)?
Does the engine breathe OK......check the air filter.....

Is the fouling from oil or gas?.....

These are just a few reasons............good luck


bj

 

[gabriel-cestaro]

BJBURNOUT thanks for input plugs are fouling from gas already rejetted carb down and a little oil but i belive the oil is being suck thru the pvc on valve cover no baffle in it and useing on back of carb for vaccum but i should have that resolved soon
thanks again have a merry x mas

 

[yellow wagon]

I gap mine at .045 with an MSD mech dist. and a 6AL box. Seems to like between .045 and .050

 

[yellow wagon]

any updates on this Gabriel?

 

[gabriel-cestaro]

hi gap at 45 and ran the car about 2 miles ran better then ever pull in garage and pulled the rear end to install four kink and posi
thanks for asking

 

[yellow wagon]

AWESOME! Glad the extra gap worked for ya! Good luck!

J