Plug Gap Question

[Boss Hawg]

Thanks to a lot of great guys around here i've got my 1987 70hp Johnson running great One thing tho, I put Champion plugs in & gapped to .030 & when i troll around or just cruise at planing speed & then set more than 30 minutes or so it's a bit hard to crank Meaning instead of the normal "key touch" I need to prime & even sometimes use the high idle lever to get'er going- I'm thinking if i gap to .035 it might help keep the plugs from fouling at the lower speeds but wanted some more experienced opinions before i take it back out this weekend
Appreciate input

 

[JB]

Re: Plug Gap Question

There was a time when OMC said to use a .040" gap. I see no harm in .035".

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Plug Gap Question

There was a time when OMC said to use a .040" gap. I see no harm in .035".

Thank you- I'll try the .035 this weekend

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Plug Gap Question

You won't know in reality till you try it. Should be fine in my opinion.