twoseater
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Hi all - I'm ready to do my first tune up on my '65. Easier said than done! I'm still learning this car as I've only had it for a two months. It has a 327 in it, although to be honest, I have no way of knowing for sure. I know its not the original engine so I can't check the VIN/block etc. I don't see a id on the block as it might have been decked? (Passenger side in front of block by water pump). That area is smooth....
I asked the auto store for a replacement for an R45S which is currently in the car. Although I think they still looked up the year/make of the car. I asked for a Bosch platinum plug and was given #4236.
So, I was about to put em in and decided to compare them. The platinum plug is 5/8" from the top threads to the end. The R45S is only 1/2". I don't know how close plug/piston come so I decided to hold off until I can confirm piston won't meet plug!
I also couldn't find a cross reference from delco to Bosch to verify.
Should I put them in? Also the car was modified from points to Electronic so I'm not sure if I should gap at spec .035 or .045.
Thanks for any help.
I asked the auto store for a replacement for an R45S which is currently in the car. Although I think they still looked up the year/make of the car. I asked for a Bosch platinum plug and was given #4236.
So, I was about to put em in and decided to compare them. The platinum plug is 5/8" from the top threads to the end. The R45S is only 1/2". I don't know how close plug/piston come so I decided to hold off until I can confirm piston won't meet plug!
I also couldn't find a cross reference from delco to Bosch to verify.
Should I put them in? Also the car was modified from points to Electronic so I'm not sure if I should gap at spec .035 or .045.
Thanks for any help.