80 L5-2309cc 2.3L SOHC (NG) (1991)
Spark Plug: Testing and Inspection
Checking Spark Plug For Wear, Damage, Or Deposits
1.
Inspect the spark plugs for:
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Improper gap
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Carbon deposits
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Cracked center electrode insulator
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Burned or worn electrodes (may be caused by):
^ Excessive mileage
^ Lean fuel mixture
^ Advanced ignition timing
^ Loose spark plug
^ Plug heat range too high
^ Insufficient Cooling
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Fouled plug (may be caused by):
^ Rich fuel mixture
^ Retarded ignition timing
^ Oil in combustion chamber
^ Incorrect spark plug gap
^ Plug heat range too low
^ Excessive idling/low speed running
^ Clogged air cleaner element
^ Deteriorated ignition coil, coil wire or ignition wires
2.
Replace the plug if the center electrode is rounded (except platinum type plugs which have a very small diameter center electrode with an insulator
that covers the electrode to the tip and may be rounded).
Standard Type
BOSCH W-7-DTC (or equivalent)
3.
Adjust the gap with a suitable gapping tool.
Electrode Gap:
0.028 - 0.036 in. (0.7 - 0.9 mm)
Tightening Torque:
15 ft.Lbs (20 Nm)