FAKKRS...how do I get the old spark plug out?

[gloryaccordy]

I'm doing a tune-up...everything was going well, changed the dizzy and rotor w/o incident...got the 5/8" deep socket to remove the spark plugs; the furthermost one from the dizzy came out w/o incident, but the last one is being stubborn. How do I get it out? Can I use a magnet?

[f22-dohc]

what do u mean?

it broke off?

not using a proper socket? loosen the biznatch and shove the plug wires to fish it out???

[cp[mike]]

use a plug wire, pop it on and pull it out.

or lay a paper towel over the end of the socket and use one of the removed plugs to push the paper towel into the end of the socket, thatll make it a little more snug when trying to pull the other one out.

you can also use a piece of rubber hose and pop it onto the tip of the plug and pull it out that way.

does the plug socket that youre using have the rubber ring on the inside so it holds onto the plug when youre pulling it out?

[gloryaccordy]

I got em out with a looped hanger...

[h22sparkle]

I got em out with a looped hanger...

when i didnt have a magnet i ripped on off from my refridgerator and put a string at the end of it .

[Otto]

oh jeez...I thought it was seized in the block

Well that's not so bad...ya know, I never thought to just stick the boot on the plug and pull it out. I say go with that. Good call cp[mike].

[rickyduckworth]

you can use a piece of small hose that is tight on the end of the spark plug and big enough to shove inside the socket if your rubber grommet inside the spark plug socket is gone or you're just using a thin walled normal socket.........

[gloryaccordy]

Like I said...I used what was basically a hanger (it was a shishkebab stick with a loop...just bent it, perfection). Using the plug wires came to mind, but with the plugs being loose it's impossible to get the end over the tip.

I think I'm gonna have to go back in and change some seals though...oil light came on in a turn

[aero]

you can use a piece of small hose that is tight on the end of the spark plug and big enough to shove inside the socket if your rubber grommet inside the spark plug socket is gone or you're just using a thin walled normal socket.........

Thats the best way to put the spark plugs back into the head... put the end in an extra fuel line, that way you can thread it in the first few turns so you cant cross thread and f' yourself. Its much easier to get off aswell since the socket usually wants to stay with the plug when its tightened down.

[crewfish13]

Thats the best way to put the spark plugs back into the head... put the end in an extra fuel line, that way you can thread it in the first few turns so you cant cross thread and f' yourself. Its much easier to get off aswell since the socket usually wants to stay with the plug when its tightened down.

I prefer those T-handled spark plug wrenches for starting and pulling out the plug. And of course, finish installation with a torque wrench.

Most of plug wrenches have a rubber o-ring in the socket to grab the plug (as do some better spark plag sockets). I've never had one leave a plug in the well yet.

[According2Aaron]

I used needle nose pliers.

[Dirty Harry]

I got em out with a looped hanger...

LOL

Using the plug wires ALWAYS works. Sometimes you need to fiddle for a second or two because the plug terminal is leaning against the side of the tube, but it always works and is extremely easy.

EDIT: Plug wires = perfect useful tool already attached to the car so you never have to go get it. Can't beat that.

[gloryaccordy]

LOL

Using the plug wires ALWAYS works. Sometimes you need to fiddle for a second or two because the plug terminal is leaning against the side of the tube, but it always works and is extremely easy.

Bah...my method >>>> your life...no fiddling; the hanger's thin enough to snap between the "wall" and the plug and it grabs the plug securely. I'm definitely due for an oil change soon though....