Okay,i have successfully changed cylinders 1-6
how in the heck do you get 7&8 done???
i am not a grease monkey, yet, but i will be
i am including some pics for clarification. any and all help is greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance
Rob
BMC

maybe i should add the pics? yes?

A stubby ratchet with a swivel in it comes in handy as does a palm ratchet. I also have an extra deep spark plug socket that the drive end sticks out slightly, no extension needed that sticks down in the plug well. I'm looking for the pics right now.

i appologize for not being able to upload the proper pic, but here is the drivers side and cylinder #8 tht i don't know how to reach
thanx
rob
BMC

Here's the socket:



http://beta.jcwhitney.com/jcwh...zmac=120&zmap=14269G

Just google for the palm ratchet and stubby ratchet. But that specific spark plug socket is a must have in my opinion..

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Originally posted by HemiByrd:
Here's the socket:

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Just google for the palm ratchet and stubby ratchet. But that specific spark plug socket is a must have in my opinion..

Davy, you da' man bout the tools, question is, what are those hoses and can i move them to get my fat ass meat hooks on the sockets??
thanks
rob

When I did the plugs back at the brake booster I laid on an old Army blanket I folded several times and laid it across the radiator support and driver side fender. I laid on my left side and was able to reach those back plugs without undue hassle and strain. I'm coming up on 61 years old and I changed my plugs. It really isn't that bad. It takes a while. Better count on 3 hours the first time. Just plan it all out and you will be fine. Oh, and a magnetic reaching tool can be worth it's weight in gold at times.

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I don't think I removed any hoses. It's been a while and I'm not sure. Some of you other guys share your plug changing experience.

Hey Chief, now you know why my dealership wanted to charge me over $300.00 just to change my spark plugs. It's not that easy, but patience will prevail.

But once you've done it, you can add a "Spark Master" badge to your signature line!

Sears carries some handy stuff for this:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/sea...ger+ratchet&sLevel=0

I have the Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapter, 3 Pk. Another handy little thing. My philosophy is you never can have too many tools.

"you guys" are worth your weight in gold, thanks for all the help!!!
Much,Much Mahalo
rob
BMC

Thanks, Chief. We pride ourselves on real help for our members when and where we can do it.

By the way, here's a discussion thread with great info on changing plugs.

http://hemitruckclub.infopop.c...0098252/m/6510058635

I layed accross my motor, used a deep socket and dropped it in the hole, then put a small extention in snapped that together and used a swivel and ratchet. I am really lucky that I am a little missy with small hands.
on the passenger side I had loosened the metal rail just for some room but my overall took me about an hour to do all of the plugs. but I am a very persistant lil thing. I will take some pic after work.

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Okay,i have successfully changed cylinders 1-6
how in the heck do you get 7&8 done???

Just FYI chief, the cylinders are numbered 1-3-5-7- on the drivers side, front to back, and 2-4-6-8, on the passenger side. The two under the brake booster are five and seven.