Stupid questions about motorised conveyances

[AMCrebel]

What we haven't nailed yet is...Why - After some 75 years of flashing or plain illuminated amber turn indicators is there a need to deploy varying accompanying sequences of lighting going on and off?

I expect it is the Germans.

[FatherJack]

If it now occasionally stutters or hesitates under light load close the gaps a touch. With modern ignition systems it shouldn't make any difference - but it does.

Upon further research, the Mitsubishi manual I have downloaded was for the Australian market with some other engine model.
The gap should be 0.8mm for a 4G63
While on my quest for knowledge, I found a page that suggested a 1% power gain was possible by "indexing" the plugs.
In reality this meant fitting copper shims under the plug so the plug gap was facing the inlet valves when tight.

https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/ ... d-indexing

Sounds like Hokum to me though.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

If it now occasionally stutters or hesitates under light load close the gaps a touch. With modern ignition systems it shouldn't make any difference - but it does.

Upon further research, the Mitsubishi manual I have downloaded was for the Australian market with some other engine model.
The gap should be 0.8mm for a 4G63
While on my quest for knowledge, I found a page that suggested a 1% power gain was possible by "indexing" the plugs.
In reality this meant fitting copper shims under the plug so the plug gap was facing the inlet valves when tight.

https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/ ... d-indexing

Sounds like Hokum to me though.

How the fuck have I got to nigh on 60 without ever having heard of that bollocks?

[Drum]

If it now occasionally stutters or hesitates under light load close the gaps a touch. With modern ignition systems it shouldn't make any difference - but it does.

Upon further research, the Mitsubishi manual I have downloaded was for the Australian market with some other engine model.
The gap should be 0.8mm for a 4G63
While on my quest for knowledge, I found a page that suggested a 1% power gain was possible by "indexing" the plugs.
In reality this meant fitting copper shims under the plug so the plug gap was facing the inlet valves when tight.

https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/ ... d-indexing

Sounds like Hokum to me though.

How the fuck have I got to nigh on 60 without ever having heard of that bollocks?

Because 1% wouldn't be noticeable and is therefore a waste of time?

[Hooli]

Because you'd lose 1% buy having the plugs the wrong distance into the head and ruining the flow of the flame front?

[DodgeRover]

If it's flowing the incoming gases well I can't see it making a difference

[mercrocker]

Specifically for The Rev. although answers will be welcome from the room....

WTF is his new main beam warning light avatar off? T'aint British I tell 'ee...but wot? Something Neue Klasse?

[FatherJack]

Ok, its an American vehicle imported from Japan so there are many influences at play here.

What the hell is the thing on the front bumper supposed to be doing ?
How did it pass an MOT ?



Just for giggles, the seller runs some Eco related company and has this to run about in.

[Hooli]

It's for rock crawling. Mainly for when dropping off large boulders/steps that hits the ground first & stops the car standing on it's nose. It's pointed so the car will roll to one side or the other & get a wheel on the floor for traction.

Also handy for getting the front to slide up large rocks & steps to climb up them.

[DodgeRover]

Wants an angle grinder taking to it