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Old July 19th, 2003, 01:53 PM
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Default 1955 Evinrude 7.5 hp spark plug gap
Anybody out there know what the gap should be set on the plugs for this engine.
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Default Re: 1955 Evinrude 7.5 hp spark plug gap
Hi, BR.Over the years it has been specified at .030 and .040. Current spec is .030.If you troll a lot and start getting plug fouling, try .040.Good luck.
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Default Re: 1955 Evinrude 7.5 hp spark plug gap
Thanks a bunch. I compromised and set them at .34
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