Installing new Spark plugs

[Canadian1968CoronetR/T]

Ok I just bought a set of plugs for my 1968 coronetR/T, 440 hp.
I thought I was all set I can see them fine I dug out my spark plug socket and ratchet.
That's when every thing came to a stop, my socket will not fit between shock tower and engine, so for the question is do I need a special socket or what's the trick??? Help
Bryan

 

[69Bee]

Some motors you needed to loosen a motor mount and raise the engine slightly to get the plugs out.

 

[Canadian1968CoronetR/T]

Some motors you needed to loosen a motor mount and raise the engine slightly to get the plugs out.

Don't have that kind of equipment

 

[451Mopar]

I'm guessing #2 plug, for stock heads I think you can get a combination wrench on the plug to get it out, for aftermarket heads with the recessed 5/8" Hex, Snap-On makes a nice short plug socket that will slip over the plug and then you can get a wrench on it.

 

[Photon440]

Is that a swivel socket?

 

[451Mopar]

no, just hollow so you can get a wrench on it

 

[Canadian1968CoronetR/T]

I'm guessing #2 plug, for stock heads I think you can get a combination wrench on the plug to get it out, for aftermarket heads with the recessed 5/8" Hex, Snap-On makes a nice short plug socket that will slip over the plug and then you can get a wrench on it.
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Thanks I think I have sockets like this, will try tomorrow

 

[440+6]

Most spark plug sockets have a hex head you can put a wrench on, that's what I do anyways.

 

[sleepar]

Most spark plug sockets have a hex head you can put a wrench on, that's what I do anyways.

X2 You shouldn't have to buy a socket.... use never seize on the threads of the plugs and dielectric grease on everything else

 

[Dennis H]

Get help. Every gd task is critical. Hope you got NGK's. Anti seize, torque, gap etc.

 

[coloradodave]

Try an offset box wrench. Works on a couple of mine.

 

[sleepar]

I like to set the gap (.035) and prep up everything then change them out one by one and ngk platinum are the best....

 

[HT413]

You need one of these - offset box wrench. Works every time.

 

[383man]

You need one of these - offset box wrench. Works every time.

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Thats what I use and I cut it in half so it has room to turn. Works great. Ron

 

[red 69 runner]

I have have set the car up on jack stands and removed them from underneath PIA but at least you can see what you are doing.

 

[Canadian1968CoronetR/T]

Thanks guys, as usual you have been very helpful getting my old brain to work..

 

[BeavisHQV]

I'm guessing #2 plug, for stock heads I think you can get a combination wrench on the plug to get it out, for aftermarket heads with the recessed 5/8" Hex, Snap-On makes a nice short plug socket that will slip over the plug and then you can get a wrench on it.
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Besides of another brand ill do it the same way

 

[Cranky]

I used a 3/8ths drive socket on my 440 Challenger.....but I think I still used an open end to turn it. Dang...30 years passed by in hurry!

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

You need one of these - offset box wrench. Works every time.

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Yes,I remember my wedgie days and that's how I did it!

 

[451Mopar]

Thanks I think I have sockets like this, will try tomorrow

I have the 440 Source heads on my 440, and the #2 plug is so close to the shock tower than I could not get a normal spark plug socket on it, and the spark plug hex is recessed in the head so you can't get a wrench on it. That is why I mentioned the socket above.