I did a small search for "Special Needs" spark plug sockets and didn't find what I was looking for.
What I mean is if you have headers there's no doubt you have at least one plug that's a real mutha to tighten or get out because of either clearance or angle issues.
Here's a few 5/8 spark plug sockets and idea's that will help with that. Both the sockets and idea's have been around for years.
Hope this saves the people who didn't know about them from getting bleeding knuckles or having a heart attack.
Professional way for $32.00 dollars shipped to your door.
SnapOn PT# S9724RHS
This is a semi pro design for about $28.00 shipped on ebay.
SLP PT# 30102 -Notice it's just a Craftsman spark plug socket that's had the 3/8" drive end bored out and had it's length cut down.
The idea that will save a few bucks is to get a 1/2" drive 5/8 spark plug socket and cut it down to the length you want. (The SnapOn socket length is 1 1/16")
The 1/2" drive end won't have to be bored out because it's already so large. Cost maybe 4 bucks but you can find them cheaper.
Powerhouse PT# POW301150 Are a couple different ones they sell for about $49.00 shipped.
You can accomplish the same thing by cutting your socket down in a similar fashion.
Something I've also heard, but not tried, is to use the new style socket and ratchet combo's that are the pass through variety.
Pretty sure you can pick up a Stanley set from Walyworld for $20-$24 bucks
What I mean is if you have headers there's no doubt you have at least one plug that's a real mutha to tighten or get out because of either clearance or angle issues.
Here's a few 5/8 spark plug sockets and idea's that will help with that. Both the sockets and idea's have been around for years.
Hope this saves the people who didn't know about them from getting bleeding knuckles or having a heart attack.
Professional way for $32.00 dollars shipped to your door.
SnapOn PT# S9724RHS
This is a semi pro design for about $28.00 shipped on ebay.
SLP PT# 30102 -Notice it's just a Craftsman spark plug socket that's had the 3/8" drive end bored out and had it's length cut down.
The idea that will save a few bucks is to get a 1/2" drive 5/8 spark plug socket and cut it down to the length you want. (The SnapOn socket length is 1 1/16")
The 1/2" drive end won't have to be bored out because it's already so large. Cost maybe 4 bucks but you can find them cheaper.
Powerhouse PT# POW301150 Are a couple different ones they sell for about $49.00 shipped.
You can accomplish the same thing by cutting your socket down in a similar fashion.
Something I've also heard, but not tried, is to use the new style socket and ratchet combo's that are the pass through variety.
Pretty sure you can pick up a Stanley set from Walyworld for $20-$24 bucks