Mark, It wasn't your fault. In fact you even ststed that i should check my manual for the proper gap on the plugs.
Well it will be intresting to see what happens... we know that under and over the proper gap it runs about the same. Now we will see if it runs better when gaped at the manuft. suggested gap,lol. Mike

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