Dumb 1957 spark plug question
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Dumb 1957 spark plug question
I'm about to ask what I believe will be the dumbest question ever asked on this forum. I am trying to replace my spark plugs but can not get a socket to grab the plug. I am starting with the front plug on the passenger side as it seems the easiest to access. It seems that my socket can't get deep enough on the plug as it seems to be slipping off. Seems like the outer diameter of the socket is too wide to fit in the spark plug indention. Is there a special tool that is required to change these plugs? Is the socket size standard? Ie 11/16, 3/4 etc? Thanks
Re: Dumb 1957 spark plug question
There are spark plug sockets available. They're deeper than standard sockets, but it looks like the wall thickness is the same.
I just bought a set of 5 (different sizes) off Amazon. Chinese quality, but they'll suffice, I won't use them with an impact driver. The only thing I didn't like was the plastic inserts in each, intended to grab and hold the spark plug during install/removal. They were too stiff. I popped them out, started the plug by hand and then tightened them.
I just bought a set of 5 (different sizes) off Amazon. Chinese quality, but they'll suffice, I won't use them with an impact driver. The only thing I didn't like was the plastic inserts in each, intended to grab and hold the spark plug during install/removal. They were too stiff. I popped them out, started the plug by hand and then tightened them.
Mike
1956 TBird
SOLD - 1959 Cadillac Biarritz
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2005 Lincoln LS
2014 GMC Yukon
1956 TBird
SOLD - 1959 Cadillac Biarritz
Massey Ferguson 165
2005 Lincoln LS
2014 GMC Yukon
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Re: Dumb 1957 spark plug question
Thanks for the quick reply. I was digging through some of my cheap spare sockets and found one that fits!!! Thanks again
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Getting to remove the spark plugs is not easy task, there under the exhaust manifold. You must hunch over the fender to try to grab them, remember not to wear a" belt buckle " if your not adding a fender bib . besides the other obstacles that can be in the way.
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1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
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1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
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Re: Dumb 1957 spark plug question
Thanks ICON. I am in the process of replacing my heater core so I removed some hoses and the diffuser box. That is giving me some decent access - don't know what I'm going to do on the driver's side though. lol
Re: Dumb 1957 spark plug question
If I remember correctly, the socket size is 13/16
1956 Fiesta Red 312
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302
Re: Dumb 1957 spark plug question
Access to the plugs can be done from the lower side with more ease.
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Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
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Re: Dumb 1957 spark plug question
Thanks again. Going to tackle the job this weekend