 Spark Plug Wrench Size?
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A quick question - what size wrench do I need to remove the spark plugs on a Speedmaster?
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18mm 
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18mm? Are you certain? It looks a lot smaller than that.
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18mm confirmed. I use a Craftsman deep well 18mm socket.
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make sure you get the craftsman deep well 6 point thin walled socket. Most other sockets will not fit. Craftsman does. CLICK HERE FOR A LINK
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make sure you get the craftsman deep well 6 point thin walled socket.
Actually, there is a Craftsman 18 mm SPARK PLUG socket with the rubber doohickey inside. Look for that instead of a generic tall socket. I bought mine last Friday off the rack at Sears and it fits fine.
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That's useful info, thanks.
Can anyone tell me who stocks Craftsman tools in the UK, or can anyone tell me of a brand that is easily available in the UK that will work?
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I've done a bit more digging. 18mm plug sockets are often labelled as 12mm sockets, (at least in the UK - not sure if it's an international thing) I think because 12mm is the thread diameter.
As suggested above, a normal plug socket will not fit, as the wall is too thick.
Triumph sell a special plug socket for the Speedmaster (Part Number 2300107-T0301), which I've ordered. The cost is £13, compared with about £3 for an off the shelf plug socket.
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I bought a Craftsman 18mm deepwell thinwall socket and then bought a really cheap spark plug socket. I removed the foam insert from the cheapo and put it in the 18mm.
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Triumph sell a special plug socket for the Speedmaster (Part Number 2300107-T0301)
I bet the bag/box says "Only to be used by a trained mechanic"
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My regular 18mm deep well Craftsman socket fits. I didn't have to buy a thin wall socket. YMMV
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13 quid for a socket, where do Triumph get these prices from, sure makes me wonder
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Yep, it's sad. The original owner of my bike bought the filter wrench, believe it was close to $20. You can get them at any auto parts store for $5.
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