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Old Apr 14th, 2009, 01:23 PM     #1
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08 Electra glide classic I'm doing my 5k service I got sparkplugs from hd dealer and what is the correct gap for them?
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Old Apr 14th, 2009, 03:25 PM     #2
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I'm assuming you don't have a Service Manual? Mine's not right at hand but I'll look it up and post if noone else beats me to it.
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08 Electra glide classic I'm doing my 5k service I got sparkplugs from hd dealer and what is the correct gap for them?
.038-.042 optimally being .040
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Old Apr 14th, 2009, 03:30 PM     #4
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38 to 43 is what the manual says
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Old Apr 14th, 2009, 05:58 PM     #5
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Re: Need help with sparkplugs

Service Manual for 2008 Touring models says - "Proper gap measurement is 0.038 to 0.043 inches (0.97 to 1.09 mm)"
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Old Apr 16th, 2009, 04:32 PM     #6
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how tight the spark plugs suppostu be anybody have specs i will like to use my torque wranch and don't know the specs
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Old Apr 16th, 2009, 04:41 PM     #7
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how tight the spark plugs suppostu be anybody have specs i will like to use my torque wranch and don't know the specs
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If I remember rightly, it's 15 ft-lbs. (12-18 ft.lbs. officially!!). Glider has some info on critical torque values in Self-help, but I don't remember if spark plugs are included. See here:

Spark Plug Maintenance - Harley Davidson Community (Spark Plug Maintenance)

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It's 180 inch LBS or as TQ stated 15 FT lbs.
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