Spark Plug Tips

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Kal · #21 Unread post by **Kal** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:51 pm

Spray, soak with WD40 over course of a few days on the final day slip a good fitting socket on - preferably a long one

Tap with hammer a few times. I said Tap not whack, hit or belt. It should help break the tension in the threads, works on all Japanese bikes - not too sure about other nationalities.

Attach rachet and use some elbow grease. Failing that break out the power bar and use more elbow grease.

Make sure the socket is a good fit though.

Flting Duck · Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:31 am

qwerty wrote:If the plug breaks, and is not cross-threaded, a big screwdriver shoved in the hole where the tip was will back out the remains.

An easy-out is better suited for this task.

qwerty · #23 Unread post by **qwerty** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:33 pm

Flting Duck wrote:
qwerty wrote:If the plug breaks, and is not cross-threaded, a big screwdriver shoved in the hole where the tip was will back out the remains.
An easy-out is better suited for this task.

Maybe, but I've never needed an easy-out. Once the hex and seat break off, unless the threads are boogered, the plug can be twisted out with a finger. If the threads are boogered, the head has to come off.