Mechanical interest to some of you ??
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Sinovac
GT Owner
Sinovac
GT Owner
Yes you can grab it and yes it has a rubber insert. It's purpose built for these kind of engines.
I like to use it with the locking extension (also from Snap On ) as shown in this picture Part # FXKL3 This extension will not let go of the socket until your ready for it to come off.
I like to use it with the locking extension (also from Snap On ) as shown in this picture Part # FXKL3 This extension will not let go of the socket until your ready for it to come off.
BlackICE
GT Owner
For those that don't want to pay the Snap On tax, a poorer quality Taiwan clone, $60 vs. $14.
This one is also 6" long.
http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/SUN-884506.html
http://www.amazon.com/Sunex-884506-...234054&sr=1-4&keywords=socket+spark+plug+deep
This one is also 6" long.
http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/SUN-884506.html
http://www.amazon.com/Sunex-884506-...234054&sr=1-4&keywords=socket+spark+plug+deep
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Indy GT
Yea, I got one...too
I have never changed my MOD engine sprakplugs but just wonder, how is it an advantage to have the spark plug socket OD extend the full 6" in length? Would not at typical sprak plug socket (with magnetic or rubber plug holding) and an 8" extension work equally well? Is radial piloting at the valve cover top to maintain removal torque axis aligned with the spark plug axis critical? Just wondering...
Bill, I've changed mine twice with a typical spark plug socket and extension - no problem. The only advantage I see to these sockets is a better feel when starting the installation of a new plug, to confirm that cross threading is not happening. I'm extremely paranoid with regard to hurting our aluminum heads, so I am very careful during installation with the standard socket approach.
fjpikul
GT Owner
Indy GT
Yea, I got one...too
Hijack
Thanks Ralphie! That’s what I thought but like to hear the experience of others who have actually taken the plugs out. Mine are still working just fine.
Geez Kendall, I was just trying to express through prose the idea of keeping the socket straight on the plug. You understood; I’m sure. :biggrin I just hope Pockets got it as well. As far as rewriting the intricacies of JOS, I’m not touching that topic with my jargon! You are on your own. Thanks but no thanks. See you soon at the prerally.
Frank, I’m starting to feel empowered! Forum members are starting to understand me. I love the encouragement. And sorry for the thread hijack. I’ll stop now.
Thanks Ralphie! That’s what I thought but like to hear the experience of others who have actually taken the plugs out. Mine are still working just fine.
Geez Kendall, I was just trying to express through prose the idea of keeping the socket straight on the plug. You understood; I’m sure. :biggrin I just hope Pockets got it as well. As far as rewriting the intricacies of JOS, I’m not touching that topic with my jargon! You are on your own. Thanks but no thanks. See you soon at the prerally.
Frank, I’m starting to feel empowered! Forum members are starting to understand me. I love the encouragement. And sorry for the thread hijack. I’ll stop now.
WOW !! I'm blown away at some of the response to a simple heads up to what I thought might be of some interest to anyone doing their own basic preventative maintenance.
It's a well known fact that spark plugs that are left in an aluminum head for extended period's of time run the risk of damaging the threads upon removal.
Perhaps that's why there is also a special tool, purpose built to repair damaged sparkplug threads.
Most mechanic's will warn you of the possibility before they remove sparkplugs on high mileage engine's regardless of brand if the heads are Aluminum.
I was contemplating giving Snap-On a call first thing in the Am to ask them what the heck they were thinking coming up with such a silly worthless tool but then I meet up with my local Snap-On dealer to show him this thread. He was equally amused, then he pulled up his records and showed me proof that he had sold 36 of these in the first week they were available. So I decided against calling .After all, they are the world leader in tools, the company with a brand loyalty like no other, why would they listen to me.
I change mine every spring along with the engine oil, transaxel oil, Oil pump belt, and air cleaner elements. Is that too often? Well that's a matter of opinion. Do my plugs go bad after just one season of driving ? Heck no they don't but I change them regardless and im very careful doing so. Silly me for thinking I might bring this to everyone's attention.
There is a highly respected member of this Forum that lost the top of a piston as a direct result of a poorly installed sparkplug. I know for a fact that his plugs are now being replaced annually.
O well I should have known better, Don't worry though. It wont happen again.
It's a well known fact that spark plugs that are left in an aluminum head for extended period's of time run the risk of damaging the threads upon removal.
Perhaps that's why there is also a special tool, purpose built to repair damaged sparkplug threads.
Most mechanic's will warn you of the possibility before they remove sparkplugs on high mileage engine's regardless of brand if the heads are Aluminum.
I was contemplating giving Snap-On a call first thing in the Am to ask them what the heck they were thinking coming up with such a silly worthless tool but then I meet up with my local Snap-On dealer to show him this thread. He was equally amused, then he pulled up his records and showed me proof that he had sold 36 of these in the first week they were available. So I decided against calling .After all, they are the world leader in tools, the company with a brand loyalty like no other, why would they listen to me.
I change mine every spring along with the engine oil, transaxel oil, Oil pump belt, and air cleaner elements. Is that too often? Well that's a matter of opinion. Do my plugs go bad after just one season of driving ? Heck no they don't but I change them regardless and im very careful doing so. Silly me for thinking I might bring this to everyone's attention.
There is a highly respected member of this Forum that lost the top of a piston as a direct result of a poorly installed sparkplug. I know for a fact that his plugs are now being replaced annually.
O well I should have known better, Don't worry though. It wont happen again.
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
The day after you get one of the new radially compliant opposed thumb plug wrenches.
Bill, I change mine every 25,000 or so. They still work fine, but at that point, when doing a yearly service and it's close to that interval, I just change them. I figure it can't hurt, so while I'm in there, I do it. Inspection shows that they are working fine and properly, so I could reinstall them, so I keep a couple to travel with me, in case I get a premature failure, and replace the full set.
Kingman
GT Owner
I had already purchased the following Snap-On socket for our vehicles - http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...675514&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all
Socket, Spark Plug, Magnetic, 5/8", 6-Point
Stock#: S9706KMAG
............as I believe somebody else posted the reference earlier, though the longer one would most likely provide additional benefits.
Yeah, here it is - http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?7203-New-Spark-Plugs&highlight=S9706KMAG
Socket, Spark Plug, Magnetic, 5/8", 6-Point
Stock#: S9706KMAG
............as I believe somebody else posted the reference earlier, though the longer one would most likely provide additional benefits.
Yeah, here it is - http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?7203-New-Spark-Plugs&highlight=S9706KMAG
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BlackICE
GT Owner
I found that running a Whipple required changing them more often. I had about 5 or 6K on a set and went for the dyno session. The car seem to run fine on the road, but on the dyno it didn't pull well past 5.5K, only getting about 650 HP. Tony G said probably bad plugs. When I changed the power returned to normal. A visual inspection showed that the plugs looked fine, but they weren't. Running NGK TR7IX.