spark plug change time any tricks
 

I have a 2000 32 fever with twin 502s any tricks on doing the spark plugs? It looks tight in there..

loosen with 3/8 ratchet,,,then switch over to 1/4 ratchet,,,,use a piece of 3/8 fuel hose about 8ins long ,slip it over top of plugs to remove old plugs and install the new plugs using the fuel hose also

Lift your hatch ALL the way up vertically. Suspend it from a rafter or something above. Put a moving blanket on top of the motors and lay across them for better access to the back cylinders. On my boat, (not a 32 Fountain), this turned a 4 hour job into a 2.5 hour job.

Like sydways said. Lay on top of motors. Rear plugs easiest to reach from back of motor. Not that bad of a job.

+1 on rubber hose, 1/4" drive ratchet, 1"extension, and be prepared to bleed a little.

Hose clamps cuts, knuckle, wrist and upper arm.

I also remove the rubber insert from the plug socket. Never fails after tightening the plug and you go to remove the socket, the extension comes off the socket cause the rubber has a better grip.

I compare changing the plugs in a 32 fountain to pregnacy checking a cow. Those that have done or seen it will understand.

Tie your ankles to a crane hook and suspend yourself head down. Keep the crane pendent near by for easy body adjustments. :stooges:

Call mechanic, crack a beer. :lolhit:

The stiff fuel line is one of the best helpers for removing and installing after the plugs are loosen - we also use cut down lengths spark plug sockets along with making them a pass thru by drilling them out fully. We use this with a pass thru ratchet and sometimes use the correct pass thru socket as well.

Also we use a motorcycle T-handle spark plug wrench that swivels in all full directions. We tape the swivel portion if we need it not to swivel as much.

If you do not know what they are just google motorcycle swivel T - handle spark plug wrench or if some can post a pic, I can say that's it. They are very cheap in price.

These tools will cut your time in over half plus it is wise to get different size spark plug boot pullers or the one to fit your app for clearance purposes.

Also we buy those work out mats ( the ones that lay on the floor for sit ups) and lay them over the engine(s) to lay on top of for better access. We cut the mats to size if needed.

A buddy to hand you stuff and drink your beer is a must because you don't want to have to get it yourself, some of the positions you have to get in you don't want to get out of till your finished.

Your girlfriend or wife will not work for this, trust me!

Motorcycle spark plug tools: [ATTACH=CONFIG]523917[/ATTACH]

Sums it up.

Voodoo those to but not the exact ones I was talking about in post 13. I'll try to find a link to them. I have no clue how to post pics up here. When it comes to computers, I am still learning at the school of hard knocks.

These:

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ItemImag...ge/TKC5627.jpg

SB thanks and that is the exact one I am talking about plus make sure its a thin wall style - the socket portion. If you ever worked on Ford marine engines, you are going to wish that you had this wrench. They work great for all marine apps. We also have the same one with the spring and one without. FYI

Will that even fit between the motors for the inside plugs? Or even between the outside port motor and water tank?

have this style as well, give it a try and you tell us if it works for your app. Sounds like no one up here has ever tried this motorcycle swivel T- handle spark plug wrench. Click on link below, the pic might help anyone to give you the answer if it will work for your app. I am not saying we use this for ever app but it sure is a great tool to have.

http://www.amazon.com/Wilmar-W1129C-...J3HZM2PGZ2HDYN