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turkeyroll60
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What if anything, other than the OEM tool, can be used to remove the spark plugs on a 82 gs450t?
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Why won't a standard spark plug socket on a 3/8" drive ratchet pull it out?
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turkeyroll60
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I'm not near the bike and already tried a spark plug socket that didn't seem to fit.
What size? They take the 13/16" not the automotive 5/8" size
socket and ratchet works on all mine too. And for an added trick..take about 5 inches of old gas line ( or vaccum line ) and stick it on the end of the plug when putting the 2 and 3 plugs back in. Makes a good little handle to insert them and get the threads started without cross threading them.
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turkeyroll60
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Just got home and discovered I had a 13/16" buried in my toolbox....gaps are fine and the firing point and ceramic was a nice tan color......there was a lot of dark carbon buildup around the bottom of the threads (the end that faces inside the cylinder). I think it is running rich. I pulled the plug wires off and laid the against the head a turned it over but there was no visible spark. I put the wires back on and it fired right up. As soon as I get the time off work I am doing a valve adjustment.
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1_v8_merc
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I Just squeeze a 18mm socket on there(I think that's the size?)
Maybe it's a 17 or 19, whatever fits!
Maybe it's a 17 or 19, whatever fits!
Steve
GS Whisperer
Chuck, that might work on your bikes, but he is going to have to find another engine to find a #3 spark plug on his 450.
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