Cylinder Head - Club Car Gasoline Service Manual

Testing the Spark Plug
(See Section 12, Test Procedure 11 - Ignition Spark, Page 12-21.)
Setting the Spark Gap
1. Before setting the spark gap on a used plug, pass a contact point file between the electrodes to pro-
duce flat, parallel surfaces to facilitate accurate gauging.
2. Use a wire type gauge. Bend the outside or ground electrode so only a slight drag on the gauge is felt
when passing it between the electrode. Never make an adjustment by bending the center electrode.
Set gap (A) at .027-.031 inches (0.69-0.79 millimeters) (Figure 13-4).
Installing the Spark Plug
NOTE
• BEFORE INSTALLING THE PLUG, CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE THREADS IN THE CYLIN-
DER HEAD. SOFTEN DEPOSITS IN CYLINDER HEAD THREADS WITH PENETRATING OIL AND
CLEAN OUT WITH A TAP.
1. Install the plug gasket onto the plug, then install the plug and thread it in until finger tight. Tighten the
spark plug to 20 ft.lbs. (27 N-m) torque.
A
FIGURE 13-4
ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE AND INNER FRAME
(See Rear Suspension - Section 18.)

CYLINDER HEAD

GENERAL INFORMATION
Prior to attempting time-consuming repairs to the cylinder assembly, a cylinder compression test should be
performed using a standard compression tester. Low compression would normally indicate a problem in the
cylinder assembly such as rings, gaskets, etc. At a cranking speed of 550-600 rpm, the compression should
be 156-185 psi.
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