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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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headers and spark plug clearance

well, been puttin' around with my engine putting all the nickel-dime stuff on and discovered that the #3, #5, #4, and #6 plugs can't get a spark plug socket on them cuz of the header tubes in the way, so is there a "shorty" socket sold somewhere, or do i need to go with a different type plug now? if so, what kind for a 350 TPI? thanksl...

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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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You can make your own or buy one off of ebay for like 8 bucks. I chose the latter since I was lazy. Works wonders.
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 02:28 AM
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just get a spark plug socket (make sure its the one you can put a wrench on the end of it) and chop the end off with a cutoff wheel or something similar, and make sure you leave about 1/2" of the socket on to grab the plugs edges
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by ShiftyCapone
You can make your own or buy one off of ebay for like 8 bucks. I chose the latter since I was lazy. Works wonders.
Yeah thats the route I went too The socket works great.
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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I used a "NON" spark plug socket so the end of the plug would go through hole in the socket meant for the ratchet.

....the socket was completely round on the outside, so I hit it with the grinder and put two flat edges on it.
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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good ideas... thanks. i even remembered i had one of those t-handle type sockets and was gonna cut the other end off it, but i'll be dang'd if i can't find it now...

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