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F14A water jet 08-07-2019 07:57 AM
Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 4700757)
Why are you changing them? Is there an issue, fouling, running rough?
Preventative/periodic maintenance...but maybe I'l wait until I have an issue.

F14A water jet 08-07-2019 07:59 AM
I will take all these suggestions into consideration. Bottom line is that it is NOT easy.
Thanks!

speicher lane 08-07-2019 08:01 AM
Old plugs are like a corroded distributor cap and dirty fuel filter....bad ignition doesn't amount to anything positive. I look at it as a yearly event of cussing, cursing and scrapping knuckles - but then it's done and one less thing to think about going wrong

rspillman88 08-07-2019 09:01 AM
Headstand beside the motor

justinp20012500 08-07-2019 10:03 AM
I typically coat myself in KY jelly and tie a rope around my waist.

In all seriousness, patience. Use extensions and wobblies. Make sure you start the plug by hand and buy a couple extra because you'll probably break one or two porcelains.

Keith Atlanta 08-07-2019 10:08 AM
Originally Posted by Griff (Post 4700775)
Go by feel and use an air ratchet. Have a wide variety of wobbles and extensions.
Use the hose method to get them started when you reinstall.
Yes, I have a 6 inch generic wobbler spark plug socket with a 5/8 attache. I ground it down and it is the best $6 tool I ever bought.

ThisIsLivin 08-07-2019 10:11 AM
The best solution is staggered motors. LOL

F-2 Speedy 08-07-2019 10:14 AM
Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 4700855)
The best solution is staggered motors. LOL
I disagree see post #2..........:ernaehrung004:

resurrected 08-07-2019 10:51 AM
Staggered engines with headers!

Keith Atlanta 08-07-2019 10:54 AM
Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 4700855)
The best solution is staggered motors. LOL
You're right. Let me go trade in my boat that I use 3 times a year to make spark plug changes easier.


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