 spark plug removal
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 19
Complete Newb
|
OP
Complete Newb
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 19 |
Newby here..Changed my oil and filter today on my 2007 America...Went to change plugs but cound not fit socket over old plug to remove..Yet it fit fine on new plug not installed..Is there a special socket for this? What is correct size? Please advise....Thanks
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
I use an 18mm deep socket that I got at Sears, it's pretty thin and I'm not sure a fatter socket would fit in the well. After the plug is freely turning I put a short section of tubing (maybe 3 or4 inches) over the insulator and unscrew it the rest of the way by hand. I'm sure everyone has a different technique but that works for me.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,354
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,354 |
+1 on the Sears 18mm thin wall deep socket. 
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,063 Likes: 8
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,063 Likes: 8 |
Lube those threads before installing the new ones.
12 Rocket Roadster
03 Bonneville America
69 BSA Firebird Scrambler
73 Yamaha TX 750
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Likes: 1
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
Lube those threads before installing the new ones.
with anti seize
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 639
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 639 |
Same here on sears 18mm. Helps if you removed the air intake tube things next to the plugs. If not its a tight fit. And anti seize for next spring is a nice treat to yourself.
Blue/White, Battery Relocated, 155/45's, AI removed, Cocktail shakers
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,354
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,354 |
Quote:
Same here on sears 18mm. Helps if you removed the air intake tube things next to the plugs. If not its a tight fit. And anti seize for next spring is a nice treat to yourself.
Most of us, with carbs, have already ripped out the air injector contraption. I don't know how it affects the newer fuel injected bikes.
The anti-seize is a good idea. I didn't think of that. Thanks !!!
Last edited by Conwy; 03/31/2013 12:44 PM.
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 19
Complete Newb
|
|
OP
Complete Newb
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 19 |
The thin wall socket worked well..also put the anti-sieze on as well...Thanks for the tips...
|
|
|
Re: spark plug removal
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,425
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,425 |
I had the luck of access to a machinist. Took the reg size deep socket to him and we turned it down till it fit. lolol
Mal: "Y'all see the man hanging out of the spaceship with the really big gun?{ref, Jayne} Man's lookin' to kill some folk. So really, it's his will y'all should worry about thwarting."
|
|
|
|
|
