I have a gap measurement tool but I can't get the thing to go down to the position I want it to. Are you supposed to bend it?

 

Yes you actually have to bend the end of the plug.

 

you can buy something like this

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...idproduct=1336

or you can rig up something in the garage

 

How bad would it be if I just installed the spark plugs ungapped? I bought autolite platinum so the gap is pretty big right now like .75

 

You don't need a special tool. Just tap the end of it to close the gap.

 

.75 is way too big. You will have misfires and maybe detanation. Not good

 

I uses to use feeler guage to set the gap, now I use a thing that loks like this



I just slide the spark plug on where I want the gap set and then tap the end of the spark plug gently with the end of me wrench andset the gap

 

You guys are talking about a V6 right? Because I just installed the HT1's in my GT and didn't gap them, I thought they were pregapped from the factory. Tell me Im right.

 

+1. I'm about to install the Motorcraft SP462, andI thought they were pregapped.

 

Some are pregapped some are not.....it should be specified on the box or somewhere