spark plug removal with hooker super comp headers on 83 camaro
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spark plug removal with hooker super comp headers on 83 camaro
I have a new motor headers etc in a 83 camaro and i tried to tighten plugs on the heads and i cant get to a couple of them header is in the way to get socket on them. Does anyone know of a tool or different socket for this problem? THX TO ALL
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Pretty common to use a short socket with a slot cut in one flat to get it past the insulator.
SLP sells one, I just took a socket and made it for myself.
SLP sells one, I just took a socket and made it for myself.
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Actually, the SLP socket is a slightly different concept - short socket, ratchet square machined out, use a hex wrench to turn. http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=30102
Sorry about the misinformation.
Sorry about the misinformation.
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Re: spark plug removal with hooker super comp headers on 83 camaro
when i ran 2210's i did all my plugs with a 5/8 craftsman combination wrench.
i have some cheapies, and a mac..... craftsman had the best angle.
i have some cheapies, and a mac..... craftsman had the best angle.
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Re: spark plug removal with hooker super comp headers on 83 camaro
Are you working on the side that you took the picture of? Those plugs look eally easy to get too. Try a 5/8" comb wrench. That should do the trick.
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Re: spark plug removal with hooker super comp headers on 83 camaro
5/8 wrench cut in half, works great!!
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Re: spark plug removal with hooker super comp headers on 83 camaro
Pass through ratchet works for me. Spark plug insulator passes through the ratchet head, just like a box end wrench. Found lots of other uses for it too.
http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/xl...m/gearratchet/
http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/xl...m/gearratchet/
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