Re: Re:spark plugs - 84 5kS

["G. Benedikt Rochow" <rochow@segosf.hlo.dec.com>]

>       The spark plug connector (boot that goes over plug)
>       is sold separatly and can be replaced without replacing
>       the wires.  Check the wires for resistence to see if

I might try that. Or yet more rigging with hose-clamps, which
this car seems to have a lot of :). (E.g. the speedo cable is
attached to the cluster with 2 clamps connected by a strong 
loop of wire, as the bayonet fitting broke off the cable...) 

>       Gapping the plugs correctly would also be a good
>       thing.

Well, it appears that at .032", they're within
the .028"+.004" spec.


After taking the heat shield off, the spark has nowhere to go
but the plug, and the car runs beautifully.
(but for the exaust racket - I still have to go above 4.5k RPMs
to hear the engine, but it sounds good again now.)

Thanks. (Also for all the plug spec interpretationm help
folks have sent me.)


-gbr