spark plug gap for '84 2.8L ?

[mindaugas]

I was wondering if someone could let me know the proper spark plug gap for a 1984 Blazer S-10 2.8L V6. I scoured the forums but can't seem to find it. Thanks

[Sparky2263]

.045

[T Man]

Damn, ya beat me to it. Thats what ive got my 87 2.8 gapped to.

[jjwalker]

go with .035 if you are running higher than stock timing.

[mindaugas]

lte response ... guy at Advanced Auto Parts told me .045 so that's what I used :) Thanks tho. 31" should be on it tomorrow.

Any advantage doing a smaller gap? Not thatI'm gonna pull em out, but just curious. Change was a snap too, a lot easier than I'd thought. It looked like I would have to aqueeze the wrench in a lot but there was enough room.

[jjwalker]

Smaller gap the electrode on the spark plug stays a bit cooler from not being as far into the combustion chamber.