FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!! THE ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THIS ENGINE SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT BACK AND FLOGGED DAILY TO REMIND HIM THAT HE WORKS FOR US(THE END USER)!!!!!!!


Sorry feeling better...had some serious flash backs after reading this thread.


I ended up using a new spark plug socket with the 4" ext then swivel, then a 6" ext. to get the old plug out. Used the old spark plug socket to install the new plug. Why? New socket would not release the plug once I finished screwing it in.

As stated above, I was able to channel my fathers poetic use of cuss words to get me thru the job.

I will be selling/trading (hopefully) before I have to change that plug again.