msshearin Posted July 12, 2012 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2012 went to NAPA this morning to get a spark plug socket to change my plugs(none of mine fit the NGK). Was advised by buddy up there that it is 18mm and they don't carry a spark plug socket to fit it....OK here comes stupid question,WHAT DO YOU GUYS USE TO CHANGE YOUR PLUGS WITH? Just a regular 18mm deep socket? or do I have to get one from the Yamaha dealer.OR?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 12, 2012 Share #2 Posted July 12, 2012 18 mm thin wall deep socket. There are some that are too thick to go in there. I have several that will fit so not hard to find. I have the socket 3/8s drive with a u-joint and short extenison and it works great. Break loose take ratchet off and use fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msshearin Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted July 12, 2012 18 mm thin wall deep socket. There are some that are too thick to go in there. I have several that will fit so not hard to find. I have the socket 3/8s drive with a u-joint and short extenison and it works great. Break loose take ratchet off and use fingers. THANKS YAMMER!!!!! I almost pm'ed you before I posted it because I knew you would know;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted July 12, 2012 Share #4 Posted July 12, 2012 18 mm thin wall deep socket. There are some that are too thick to go in there. I have several that will fit so not hard to find. I have the socket 3/8s drive with a u-joint and short extenison and it works great. Break loose take ratchet off and use fingers. Most hardware stores sell sockets as single items so you buy just the one you need. SK Wayne, Snap On, Craftman, and a lot of others will slip in there fine if they are not impact sockets. You should be able to find a 3/8 18mm deep well without too much trouble. The spark plug sockets are 6 point but a 12 point will work for ya to. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msshearin Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted July 12, 2012 Most hardware stores sell sockets as single items so you buy just the one you need. SK Wayne, Snap On, Craftman, and a lot of others will slip in there fine if they are not impact sockets. You should be able to find a 3/8 18mm deep well without too much trouble. The spark plug sockets are 6 point but a 12 point will work for ya to. Mike Just another stupid question but why don't anyone make a true spark plug socket with the little rubber do hicky in it to keep from breaking the plug........jus asking..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 12, 2012 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2012 Just another stupid question but why don't anyone make a true spark plug socket with the little rubber do hicky in it to keep from breaking the plug........jus asking..... Plug companies pay them not to??? I haven't broke any on the bike like that but several on car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted July 12, 2012 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2012 Ah Ha! All ya got to is ask. http://www.mcmaster.com/#spark-plug-sockets/=idj2dh I get all my odd items at Mcmaster. Might want to pick up a set of JIT screwdrivers to. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-screwdriver-sets/=idj5vc Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msshearin Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted July 12, 2012 Ah Ha! All ya got to is ask. http://www.mcmaster.com/#spark-plug-sockets/=idj2dh I get all my odd items at Mcmaster. Might want to pick up a set of JIT screwdrivers to. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-screwdriver-sets/=idj5vc Mike wow what will they think of next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted July 12, 2012 Share #9 Posted July 12, 2012 wow what will they think of next If you can't find what ya need you haven't check McMaster-Carr yet. They have a bit of a selection. Just ask Flyinfool. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted July 12, 2012 Share #10 Posted July 12, 2012 Just another stupid question but why don't anyone make a true spark plug socket with the little rubber do hicky in it to keep from breaking the plug........jus asking..... http://www.sears.com/craftsman-18mm-easy-to-read-spark-plug-socket/p-00950728000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2 :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted July 12, 2012 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2012 :sign yeah that:That is the one I use and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted July 12, 2012 Share #12 Posted July 12, 2012 If you can't find what ya need you haven't check McMaster-Carr yet. They have a bit of a selection. Just ask Flyinfool. Mike WHAT?????? I have never broke a plug using just a deep well socket. I have broken plugs using a plug socket. The rubber insert is not to protect the plug, it is to hold the plug into the socket while you get it started in the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted July 12, 2012 Share #13 Posted July 12, 2012 :sign yeah that:That is the one I use and love it. Same here. Works great. WHAT?????? I have never broke a plug using just a deep well socket. I have broken plugs using a plug socket. The rubber insert is not to protect the plug, it is to hold the plug into the socket while you get it started in the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted July 12, 2012 Share #14 Posted July 12, 2012 I always break the plug loose with a socket,remove the socket and slide a rubber hose over the end of the plug and unscrew the plug. I slip the hose over the new plug and start the threads with the hose then use the socket to finish tightening. Makes it almost impossible to cross thread using the hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 12, 2012 Share #15 Posted July 12, 2012 THANKS YAMMER!!!!! I almost pm'ed you before I posted it because I knew you would know;) Ya he knows because he learned so much from this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msshearin Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share #16 Posted July 12, 2012 Ya he knows because he learned so much from this site. and whats the downside to that??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted July 12, 2012 Share #17 Posted July 12, 2012 and whats the downside to that??????? Some times we just tell him stuff to see what he will do. Free entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 13, 2012 Share #18 Posted July 13, 2012 I like to keep them wondering.. if I told them all I know the overload could be fatal:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venture101 Posted July 13, 2012 Share #19 Posted July 13, 2012 Champion also makes a rubber installation/removal tool. I have been using mine for years professionally. Sure makes things easier in those hard to get to places. Last time I got one, they said may not be available for long. Just have to check it out and see. Champion part #CT-463. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 13, 2012 Share #20 Posted July 13, 2012 I like to keep them wondering.. if I told them all I know the overload could be fatal:whistling: Yep!!! and we want to keep you around for while yet,,,, so careful guys, don't let it get fatal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleadhed Posted July 17, 2012 Share #21 Posted July 17, 2012 Snap-on, Mac, or Matco tool dealers have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 17, 2012 Share #22 Posted July 17, 2012 Unfortunalty over 40yr of working on cars/trucks/bikes/go-carts......... I think I have a spark plug socket for just about everything. I say just about as the stinking weed eater has a 3/4" plug. Anyways the piece of 3/8" or so fuel or vacum line works great. Gives you enough grip to turn the plug in, but if it aint in the threads straight it wont cross thread. I also use anti-sieze on the plug threads so I can get them back out eventually if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9cottage Posted July 17, 2012 Share #23 Posted July 17, 2012 luckily my 99 came with the original tools and the plug spanner is still in the pouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raybear71 Posted July 17, 2012 Share #24 Posted July 17, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-Spark-Plug-Any-Size-Metric-Standard-Deep-3-8-in-Dr-Drive-6-pt-Socket-/270924147935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3f14566cdf Five bucks for a craftsman, Can't beat it at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted July 17, 2012 Share #25 Posted July 17, 2012 luckily my 99 came with the original tools and the plug spanner is still in the pouch Check your OEM toolkit (left saddle bag, under the mat). It contains the spark plug socket. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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