platinum spark plugs

[NoelWelds]

i bought some motorcraft platinum fine wire spark plugs (AGSF22FM) and they told me that they were pre gaped because they are platinum plugs is that true or do i need to gap then before installing

 

[robertoa1a]

I always check. You spent over $40 on plugs a $2 gap tool makes since.

 

[NoelWelds]

OK but the guy at the auto store told me that your not suppose to gap them because you could mes-up the platinum electrode

 

[beach]

OK but the guy at the auto store told me that your not suppose to gap them because you could mes-up the platinum electrode

I was wondering about that as well, was told the samething... now what??

 

[ranger7ltr]

Check the gaps anyway...

While it is possible to bend the thin tip of the center electrode, you would have to be really ham-fisted to do this...

Every plug I have installed I have checked and corrected the plug gap if needed and I have never damaged the plug tip by adjusting the gap..

 

[96eb96]

OK but the guy at the auto store told me that your not suppose to gap them because you could mes-up the platinum electrode

don't wedge anything between the Pt electrode point and the ground. Only adjust the ground lead with a small pliers.

 

[marragtop]

Always check the gap.

 

[davidhicks16]

you can get a feeler gauge with a set of gaping hooks on it. A wedge gaping tool will tear the hell out of the plug