Favorite Spark Plug Gap Tool?

[JohnDeere1]

Favorite and most used is the SnapOn hard handle gap tool.

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+1 ^^^^^^^It is the best but I dont think they make the metal part , it's called a ramp gauge and I've seen many others all the same.
I have the one pictured and it feels cheap kinda except for grip it cost 8.95 through snap on I think and only comes in orange.

 

[crackit]

Blue point PN FB360A. .035, .045, .048, .050, .060, .080

Thanks -- it's good to see that someone makes a wire gauge for the modern sizes.

 

[Evilunclegrimace]

Thanks -- it's good to see that someone makes a wire gauge for the modern sizes.

You are welcome. But as far as modern mine is from way back in the mid seventies when olds had HEI in their 455's in the 98 regency.

 

[MikeF2316]

I always just used the feeler gauge, back when you took them out, cleaned and then checked/adjusted the gap. But I haven't gapped a plug in years.

 

[larry_g]

A what, gap tool? . Even as a Diesel mechanic student, I keep spark plug sockets in my toolbox. I've never gapped them though, never had any issues.

Be careful with that thinking...My old Diesel has spark plugs in it.


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[Mr. Tool]

I like the tool just don't like the price for it.


http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/aftermarket-parts/0210ec-tool/

Had this for years. Purchased from Jacobs Electronics. I am blown away with the Buck tool

 

[4xdog]

Wire gauge type for me, too. I have a couple of the other kinds but find the wire gives more flexibility in use and more confidence in the gap measurement.

 

[amalik]

The OEM spark plugs on my truck come pre-gapped for you.

 

[d.mcfarland]

The OEM spark plugs on my truck come pre-gapped for you.

Most do nowadays. With that said, most people still check them to eliminate issues before putting them in.

People in racing, for example, don't always follow manufacturer specifications. I'm sure there are many other instances too.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Favorite and most used is the SnapOn hard handle gap tool.

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For anyone interested, Lang is the OEM I believe.

Lang version sells for $7 shipped on Amazon.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YKMCDW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[2oolhound]

Surprised no one said this yet:

Had this for years. Purchased from Jacobs Electronics.
I am blown away with the Buck tool

The Jacobs looks like the snappy which I though had been discontinued:

 

[JohnDeere1]

I like the orange handle snappy.