On a 1999 dodge dakota rt. If the spark plug gap is .040. How would the truck react to spark plug set at .060?

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Asked by Jonkilee Jan 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM about the 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T Sport Club Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Too much distance for the arc, meaning less heat for ignition, meaning several things. Not all the fuel will ignite, and the first symptom would be black smoke. If the specs for your engine call for 0.040 that's what is needs to be

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