Saville
Well Known Member
Hi all,
I worked with a mechanic to find out why I was losing 200 rpm on mag checks. First check was the plugs and we found 2 bad Champions. I replaced those with Tempest. Mag drop now back to where it used to be - problem solved.
I'm going to replace the other plugs with Tempests. The A&P was very considerate when I asked him if it would be ok if I worked with him and learned how to remove, clean, gap and install the plugs.
So now I need the tools necessary to do this job. I already have a torque wrench (Cleaveland CDI), and I can borrow a mechanic's cleaning rig when I need it.
But I need the tools to remove, gap, install the plugs. I found the following gapping tools on Aircraft Spruce and I was wondering if there was any experience with these tools and how well they work:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/expansiontool12-03391.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/precisegap.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/ATSgap.php?recfer=16137
Will they do the job? Are there better versions out there? Any advice appreciated.
Thanks!
I worked with a mechanic to find out why I was losing 200 rpm on mag checks. First check was the plugs and we found 2 bad Champions. I replaced those with Tempest. Mag drop now back to where it used to be - problem solved.
I'm going to replace the other plugs with Tempests. The A&P was very considerate when I asked him if it would be ok if I worked with him and learned how to remove, clean, gap and install the plugs.
So now I need the tools necessary to do this job. I already have a torque wrench (Cleaveland CDI), and I can borrow a mechanic's cleaning rig when I need it.
But I need the tools to remove, gap, install the plugs. I found the following gapping tools on Aircraft Spruce and I was wondering if there was any experience with these tools and how well they work:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/expansiontool12-03391.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/precisegap.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/ATSgap.php?recfer=16137
Will they do the job? Are there better versions out there? Any advice appreciated.
Thanks!