Lt1 sparkplug change with long tubes
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Lt1 sparkplug change with long tubes
Any tips on changing spark plugs with long tubes?
I can get the tool on the plugs, but it looks like it won't clare when th plugs backed out.
All i've managed to change it plug #4
I can get the tool on the plugs, but it looks like it won't clare when th plugs backed out.
All i've managed to change it plug #4
Last edited by BrianCunningham; May 25, 2019 at 04:38 PM.
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It's been a while since I changed spark plugs with my EM longtubes. But, some I do from the top and a few from under the car. A spark plug socket using a closed-end wrench also helps.
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I had actually made two, and couldnt find the other, as it had been so long..
So, I have an extra. PM your address and I will send it to ya..The summit one.
So, if you can get to a machine shop have one cut down.
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Not necessarily for clearance issues with longtubes but a trick I used to use on occasion is to use a short piece of rubber vacuum line hose that fits snugly over the porcelain of the spark plug. Maybe try using the spark plug socket to break the plug loose, then remove the socket and push the vacuum line over the plug. You may be able to turn the plug out with the vacuum line. FYI, this is also a good trick for inserting the new plugs, it makes it really easy to get them to line up and start threading.
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I'll order some
I managed to get another plug out
I was tiring to run a compression check,
but there's no way that hose is getting threaded into the adapter
I managed to get another plug out
I was tiring to run a compression check,
but there's no way that hose is getting threaded into the adapter
