Question

a technician removing a truck is replacing the spark - plugs. the recommended spark - plug gap is 0.037 in, but the new plugs have a gap of 0.045 in. by what amount must the electrodes be bent in order to achieve the recommended gap? the electrodes must be bent by □ in.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the difference in gap

We need to find the difference between the new - plug gap and the recommended gap.
$0.045 - 0.037$

Step2: Calculate the result

$0.045−0.037 = 0.008$

Answer:

$0.008$ in