On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:31:49 GMT, Doug Miller
wrote:

In article , says...
Doug Miller wrote:
In article , "Walter R." wrote:
I am changing the spark plugs in my car and find myself without my spark
plug gauge. The gap is supposed to be .045" or 1.14 mm.

Is there any way I can simulate this gap (thickness) of .05" by using
standard items in my garage, like nails, wires, drills bits, etc?

Probably, but why bother? ...

How about the lip of the box the spark plug comes in?