spark plug removal(V8 3500auto 1971)

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stef22

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I'm finding it difficult to remove my plugs from the SD1 head. The 14mm plug socket gets stuck in the bore hole, as it is too tight.

Can I buy a socket to fit the SD1 head? or do I need to machine a box socket down to fit, as someone as suggested?

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers
Steve
 
I created a socket myself - Well not really - Very carefully with a grinder went around the whole socket and made the "walls" slightly thinner. Took about 10 mins to do. Make sure you use goggles and gloves!
 
I ended up driving my car round a few helpful tool shops. Then trying a few. Some fit, some dont.!
 
I had the same issue, used an old fashioned box spanner with T bar - you still need to find one with thin walls !
 
I suggest that you obtain the correct spark plug spanner as supplied in the tool roll - these fit perfectly.

I have one, but I need it for my car otherwise I would let you have it.

Try putting a "wanted" on this Forum, someone is bound to have a spare one.

Good luck

Gary
 
I had a bit of trouble regarding this subject as well. My old spark plug socket didn't fit through the head wells, too big, so I went to the local parts shop and tried about 3 until I finally found one that was a snug fit.

However, knowing it did fit, I happily threw it in my tool box in the boot and didn't think about it again until, on the side of the road in the middle of the country 2 hrs before nightfall.. I needed to use it.

First 2 plugs came out alright, #3 was a bit tight and the rest were no go.... I Couldn't figure it out until I realised as the spark plug socket warmed up, simple physics demands it expands as well.

What buggered me the most is the prob was a faulty ignition lead, all the plugs were fine!

Feel free to laugh at my little story, needless to say five minutes alone with a grinder ensured that'll never happen again.
 
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