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Bobby O 55
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          I have a 55 Victoria. I have electronic ignition that I put in. I'm presently putting in a new set of plugs. Are Autolite 46's good. If so is the gap the same .034. Thank You.
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The Autolites are fine. Plug gap depends more on potential coil output. If you're using a stock or equivalent coil then stay with the Ford spec.
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It's a hotter coil.
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Then you can open the plug gap a bit. Try .040" and see how she runs. The coil manufacturer may have a recommended gap on their website.
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I think that Ted has dyno data that indicates a wider gap doesn't help much on our engines - in fact he found a reduction, and I'm pretty sure his test rig has plenty of juice. 

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 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona
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I run .038 with a Pertronix ignitor 3 set up I wouldn't bother going more than that.

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