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Spark plug spanner - David.H - 22-05-2019
I cannot locate among my (considerable!) assortment of tools a box spanner or plug socket spanner....nor even a big socket to fit an 18mm plug! What A/F should it be....Daft question, but I don't like using an open end spanner on plugs
RE: Spark plug spanner - Ian McGowan - 22-05-2019
Purely because it was available I used a 1"AF deep socket.
Possibly foolish question but, why didn't you just measure the plug AF??
RE: Spark plug spanner - David Stepney - 22-05-2019
If the plug is an original detachable type, then a 9/16 Whit will fit . If it is a modern replacement Champion D16 then a 7/8th AF (or 22mm!) will fit.
RE: Spark plug spanner - Hedd_Jones - 23-05-2019
will your adjustable spanner not fit?
RE: Spark plug spanner - David.H - 23-05-2019
My calliper has died & I haven't got around to putting a new battery in....DOH!
Hedd,
Adjustables are the spawn of the devil as far as I and my knuckles are concerned!
David
Thanks for that information...naturally I have ancient & modern (NGK) plugs (not at the same time!) so will look out for a 22mm (and a 9/16BSW for the old 'uns).
David
RE: Spark plug spanner - John Mason - 23-05-2019
I use a 22mm combination spanner (ring end) without problems.
John Mason
RE: Spark plug spanner - Hedd_Jones - 23-05-2019
(23-05-2019, 08:53 AM)David.H Wrote:
Hedd,
Adjustables are the spawn of the devil as far as I and my knuckles are concerned!
You need to invest in good quality ones.
RE: Spark plug spanner - Alan - 23-05-2019
Do you mean from Aldi not Lidl?
RE: Spark plug spanner - Hedd_Jones - 24-05-2019
No, Swedish. Not German.
RE: Spark plug spanner - Nick Lettington - 24-05-2019
If you have to use a shifting spaner, first check if it is metric or imperial...
Then check if it has a left or right hand thread...
Then the chances of you skinning your knuckles should be much reduced.