number 3 plug

[tt455]

Is it just me or is this usually a problem for a 383 in a 70 RR? I spent a good 2hours on it with every tool I own plus a couple more I bought and the old plug still sits in it's spot. I have hooker headers and it seem that the socket won't catch the plug as the header tube keeps the socket at an angle. If I put a short socket it on it cathes the plug but of course the tip sticks out and the ratchet won't fit on. Is there another tool out there for this that I don't know about? I'm thinking the only way to do this is break the plug,but then the new plug would only be hand tight. It looks like that plug has not been changed in a while. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[quick63]

Cut a 13/16" box end wrench in half. Got to love Hooker Headers!!! I have had 2 sets, my first and last!

 

[dfarmercse]

Same problem I have with my sbc. It is number 3 with headers. Plug socket to long, will have to try the half wrench thing.

DF

 

[tt455]

Cut a 13/16" box end wrench in half. Got to love Hooker Headers!!! I have had 2 sets, my first and last!

Sweet,thanks.

 

[WileE]

Do you have comp or super-comp ? Try Accel shorty's in a few spots, I use them on 3,5,2, & 8.

 

[1badstroker]

I have the super comps in my 66 Coronet. I have to use a cresent wrench from the bottom after I break my arm to hinge it into position.

 

[67 B-body]

Mine is #6! What a pain in the ***!
I have angle plug heads though....

 

[WileE]

You asked: "If I put a short socket it on it cathes the plug but of course the tip sticks out and the ratchet won't fit on. Is there another tool out there for this that I don't know about ? " Answer: yes. I made one for myself years ago. Take a boxed-end type of plug socket. Cut off an inch or so off the open end. Then you can slip the socket on the plug, & use an open-end wrench on the boxed-end from the side to turn the plug.

 

[shag766]

You asked: "If I put a short socket it on it cathes the plug but of course the tip sticks out and the ratchet won't fit on. Is there another tool out there for this that I don't know about ? " Answer: yes. I made one for myself years ago. Take a boxed-end type of plug socket. Cut off an inch or so off the open end. Then you can slip the socket on the plug, & use an open-end wrench on the boxed-end from the side to turn the plug.[/QUOTE

x2 years ago