Spark plug gap for 2.1 DJ?

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Spark plug gap for 2.1 DJ?

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Hi guys, my Doka isn’t starting well, despite turning over strongly and there being fuel. I have a set of new plugs and leads to fit, as I have no idea how long they’ve been on. Question: what is the correct plug gap please?

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Thanks Steve.
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air filter condition ? idle switch switching correctly ?

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Old fuel
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Depends on the plugs. And the coil. Could be 0.8mm, or 1mm, or triples are preset.
0.7mm is right for a DG, unless it's not.

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Aidan wrote:air filter condition ? idle switch switching correctly ?

First one, yes.
Second........ dunno. How do I check?
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nicq wrote:Old fuel

Fuel is good.
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ajsimmo wrote:Depends on the plugs. And the coil. Could be 0.8mm, or 1mm, or triples are preset.
0.7mm is right for a DG, unless it's not.

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Plugs :

https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-parts/e ... glife.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Leads:
https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-parts/e ... werks.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Coil: ..??? I’ll have a look next weekend.
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Itchyfeet's excellent resource

https://itchyfeetuk.wordpress.com/
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irishkeet wrote:Itchyfeet's excellent resource

https://itchyfeetuk.wordpress.com/

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