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passenger side inner spark plug problem

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  • Start date Start date May 18, 2011

Crs

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  • May 18, 2011
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I can't seem to be able to fit my socket in the spark plug hole of the far inner passenger side spark plug. Ihave k-code headers and they seem to be a tight fit. Any tricks of accessing this spark plug without removing the header? 68 mustang with a 289.
 
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  • May 19, 2011
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By "K code headers", do you mean iron exhaust manifolds? There are a few ways to go about this. Install the spark plug by hand, that put the socket on for that last 1/8 turn. Get a socket with thinner walls. Stuff a rag in the spark plug hole and use a die grinder to knock off the corner that's causing the problem. It won't take much.

 

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Yes I bought the k code headers. I was able to remove all of the plugs except the corner passengers. I will try the 13/16 thin wall socket if I can find one. Thank bro!
 
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