Spent the twelve bucks

[Pat]

I got so frustrated trying to change the spark plugs because the extension would disengage from the socket leaving one the time consuming, knuckle busting task of fishing out the socket. So I broke down and took the socket and the ten inch extension to the welder and for twelve bucks he welded them together. Happy days are here again.

I know this is old stuff, but sometimes it doesn't sink in right away.

Pat

[Marauderjack]

I love it when the little rubber thingy come loose and you retrieve the extension.....socket.....plug and rubber thingy stay down da hole!!!:argue:

I have an extension that is boogered up on the end from wacking it with a hammer so the socket stays put on it........A little epoxy will do the trick as well!!:rolleyes:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[FordNut]

Or how about two sockets. One with and one without the rubber insert. Barely put the plug in the one with the insert, get the threads started and pull it out. Swap sockets and use the one without the insert to go all the way over the plug for tightening.

[Zack]

Or just buy the actual tool from Dennis.

[Joe Walsh]

Craftsman makes a locking 3 piece 3/8" ratchet extension set that has a push lock feature at the tip to keep the socket attached to the extension.
It has reduced my cursing significantly.

[Seneca]

a Neat lil trick we use in the shop is to start the plugs by pushing them into a small piece of rubber hose and useing the hose to thread them in. then spray a lil silicone inside your socket on the rubber boot. It'll come of pretty easy then.

[cyclopsram]

Dielectric grease on the rubber boot and a little Elmer's glue on the extension and socket interface and that is my 5 cent solution...

[fastblackmerc]

a Neat lil trick we use in the shop is to start the plugs by pushing them into a small piece of rubber hose and useing the hose to thread them in. then spray a lil silicone inside your socket on the rubber boot. It'll come of pretty easy then.

If you use the rubber hose to start the plug you'll lessen your chance of cross threading the plug in the head. Also don't forget to use a dab of anti-seize.

[RF Overlord]

Or just buy the actual tool from Dennis. +1 on that

[magindat]

If you use the rubber hose to start the plug you'll lessen your chance of cross threading the plug in the head. Also don't forget to use a dab of anti-seize.

The hose trick works very well for the 'feel' for not cross threading. Clear acrylic tubing works even better! 45 cents a foot!

[Seneca]

If you use the rubber hose to start the plug you'll lessen your chance of cross threading the plug in the head. Also don't forget to use a dab of anti-seize.
+1 On the anti sieze:2thumbs:

[sailsmen]

Try a small piece of tape on the extension.

[prchrman]

If you use the rubber hose to start the plug you'll lessen your chance of cross threading the plug in the head. Also don't forget to use a dab of anti-seize.

are you saying to put anti-seize on the plug threads?

[fastblackmerc]

are you saying to put anti-seize on the plug threads?

Always use anti-seize when there are dissimilar metals involved. Spark plugs = steel, MM heads = aluminium. Prevents the plugs from seizing in the heads. You only need a small dab per plug. Also use silicone dielectric compound on the plug wires/COPS.

[jgc61sr2002]

a Neat lil trick we use in the shop is to start the plugs by pushing them into a small piece of rubber hose and useing the hose to thread them in. then spray a lil silicone inside your socket on the rubber boot. It'll come of pretty easy then.

Have been using the fuel hose trick for years. Never have to worry about stripping the threads. A little lubrication on the spark plug threads is a plus.

[mrjones]

[QUOTE=Joe Walsh;475404]Craftsman makes a locking 3 piece 3/8" ratchet extension set that has a push lock feature at the tip to keep the socket attached to the extension.


Amen on the locking extensions!

[gonzo50]

Or just buy the actual tool from Dennis.

That's the same one I have. ;)

[MADRODER]

a Neat lil trick we use in the shop is to start the plugs by pushing them into a small piece of rubber hose and useing the hose to thread them in. then spray a lil silicone inside your socket on the rubber boot. It'll come of pretty easy then.

Did the same thing on my 5.0, works fantastic!!!