Spark jump

DavidD

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Can anyone tell me what the spark jump length should be on a 86 johnson 40hp? Thanks!
 

kbait

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Re: Spark jump

3/8".. some will say 7/16"

My guide: 1/4" on points ignitions, 3/8" for CD ignition.
 

gm280

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Re: Spark jump

Can anyone tell me what the spark jump length should be on a 86 johnson 40hp? Thanks!

Well after reading so many posts on here about your vey question, it seems a jump of 7/16" seems to be the consensus. What you are seriously trying to do is see if your ignition components are stout enough to jump such a gap to verify they will work during normal combustion...that?s all.
 
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