Tuning tip
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Ian Turgeon
Cascading Inspiration
Re: Tuning tip
Yea I did that on my first 4 hour spark plug change.. havnt dont it since, and it takes 15-20 min now.
Yea I did that on my first 4 hour spark plug change.. havnt dont it since, and it takes 15-20 min now.
Captain Morgan
Moderated User
Re: Tuning tip
ive done that as well, but it was on the way out with the old plug, so I was extra careful with putting the new one in.
ive done that as well, but it was on the way out with the old plug, so I was extra careful with putting the new one in.
Crimson93Ty
PITA new guy
Re: Tuning tip
Depends on how you do it. If you pull the fenderwells and stuff, I can see 4 hours. If your wires are good, it's easier just to leave the wheels on, jack it up and rip out the cheap rubber splash guards. You can get to all of them easy then.
Depends on how you do it. If you pull the fenderwells and stuff, I can see 4 hours. If your wires are good, it's easier just to leave the wheels on, jack it up and rip out the cheap rubber splash guards. You can get to all of them easy then.
Bill Z
Donating Member
Re: Tuning tip
I use the finder well method and change my plugs in 15 minutes. That is except for #3 plug. I made a special adaptor that works for me. I took a 3/4 bolt and filed the threaded end into a square so it fits into the spark plug socket hole (3/8 drive size). The adapter is just long enough that the 3/4 head just sticks out from the heat shield when the plug socket is on the plug. Then I use a 3/4 wrench from the top (leaning over the finder) and the plug comes out. No problem. Thank you very much.
Putting the plugs back in through the finder wells is easer if you saved an old spark plug boot (one of the straight ones) and cut off the wire. Put the plug in the boot and get the plug started by reaching through the finder well. It works great. Then tighten them up with your 2 foot extension.
The whole thing in 15 minutes.
Ask me about getting the plug boots off first?
I use the finder well method and change my plugs in 15 minutes. That is except for #3 plug. I made a special adaptor that works for me. I took a 3/4 bolt and filed the threaded end into a square so it fits into the spark plug socket hole (3/8 drive size). The adapter is just long enough that the 3/4 head just sticks out from the heat shield when the plug socket is on the plug. Then I use a 3/4 wrench from the top (leaning over the finder) and the plug comes out. No problem. Thank you very much.
Putting the plugs back in through the finder wells is easer if you saved an old spark plug boot (one of the straight ones) and cut off the wire. Put the plug in the boot and get the plug started by reaching through the finder well. It works great. Then tighten them up with your 2 foot extension.
The whole thing in 15 minutes.
Ask me about getting the plug boots off first?
Loeryder
New member
Re: Tuning tip
Were you using a plug socket with built in swivel?
If you can keep from torquing the socket sideways it helps.
Ive cracked a couple but never broke one liek that on accident.
I always keep the last set of plugs I took out for reference as well as extras for emergencies.
Also keep an extra starter, alternator, serp belt, wires, cap n rotor, I am sure theres more.
It is hard for me to throw away any SyTy parts.
Were you using a plug socket with built in swivel?
If you can keep from torquing the socket sideways it helps.
Ive cracked a couple but never broke one liek that on accident.
I always keep the last set of plugs I took out for reference as well as extras for emergencies.
Also keep an extra starter, alternator, serp belt, wires, cap n rotor, I am sure theres more.
It is hard for me to throw away any SyTy parts.
SeattleSy#1255
Category 5 Conservative
Re: Tuning tip
jesus, you guys make things hard...every plug is easy to get to with the stupid inner-fender gaurds ripped out. all you need is a simple extension with the truck jacked up a bit and a craftsman tool part # D9 43322 for #3. no need to be making up your own tools, and stuff.
jesus, you guys make things hard...every plug is easy to get to with the stupid inner-fender gaurds ripped out. all you need is a simple extension with the truck jacked up a bit and a craftsman tool part # D9 43322 for #3. no need to be making up your own tools, and stuff.
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Ian Turgeon
Cascading Inspiration
Re: Tuning tip
I vote the vacuum hose as being one of the best tools for plug installation, keeps you from cross threading, and it really is easy to work with... Wont drop the plug either.
I vote the vacuum hose as being one of the best tools for plug installation, keeps you from cross threading, and it really is easy to work with... Wont drop the plug either.
SY2932
Administrator
Re: Tuning tip
Ditto, I have posted this pic for almost four years now...
"Craftsman #43322 ($9.99) 5/8" swivel spark plug socket in action on plug #3."
I use a small piece of 3/8" rubber hose to install my plugs and I have NEVER EVER broken or cross threaded one.
SeattleSy#1255 said:
Ditto, I have posted this pic for almost four years now...
"Craftsman #43322 ($9.99) 5/8" swivel spark plug socket in action on plug #3."
I use a small piece of 3/8" rubber hose to install my plugs and I have NEVER EVER broken or cross threaded one.
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Bill Z
Donating Member
Re: Tuning tip
I found it using a part of the number.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/sear...get=searchresults&gobutton.x=18&gobutton.y=15
This complete url doesn't display. Try going to www.sears.com, selecting search for tools then enter 43322.
You have 1 results
Craftsman 5/8 in. Spark Plug Socket, 6 pt. Flex
Sears item #00943322000
Mfr. model #43322 $9.99
Buy online. Pick up in store.
Craftsman
However, I figure there may be just enough room to get the rechet wrench in because of the built in swivel.
Good find and thanks for sharing.
I found it using a part of the number.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/sear...get=searchresults&gobutton.x=18&gobutton.y=15
This complete url doesn't display. Try going to www.sears.com, selecting search for tools then enter 43322.
You have 1 results
Craftsman 5/8 in. Spark Plug Socket, 6 pt. Flex
Sears item #00943322000
Mfr. model #43322 $9.99
Buy online. Pick up in store.
Craftsman
However, I figure there may be just enough room to get the rechet wrench in because of the built in swivel.
Good find and thanks for sharing.
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