Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

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Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

Post by acudanut » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:50 am

Who sells them ? My 3/4 inch socket does work on 2 of the 4 cylinders. eeerr
Maybe a Chain Saw, Motorcycle Socket ?


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Re: Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

Post by Rickf » Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:49 am

13/16 1/2" drive deep socket. NOT a spark plug socket, just a normal deep socket.
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Re: Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

Post by acudanut » Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:53 am

You are correct Sir. I meant 13/16..... 3/4 inch wrench needed for spark plug wires.

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Re: Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

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Re: Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

Post by acudanut » Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:45 am

Thanks, I found one in my mess of tools

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Re: Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

Post by TFischer » Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:58 am

great info and the link to buy one at the local hardware store still works. thank you
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Re: Need a correct socket for Spark Plugs

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:48 pm

Be careful when tightening the nuts for the wires. Just snug is enough as your Jeep will probably not be used for swimming. What happens when the nuts are too tight is that the threaded barrel end of the spark plugs will roll inward and form a wire edge that grips the red insulation and will cause the soft red insulation to split.
Just finger tight is sufficient. :wink:
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