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      06-03-2019, 04:10 PM   #17
Tommm
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Every time I've done my plugs I've always lost the socket on the first try. My socket has an o-ring that grabs onto the sparkplug really well, so well the spark plug to my ratchet extension looses hold. I always tape them together to hold, but it's never enough on the first one so I need to fish the socket out and re-do my tape job.
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Two sockets. One with the gasket, the other without. With the gasket to remove the plugs, the one without to install the plugs. Thread lightly. I havent tested the magnet on the antenna to see if it has enough guts to pull the plug. If id does, done tuse the socket with the gasket.
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I'd rather just learn how to do the tape job on my socket right the first time. Also, gaffers tape is no go, i think I need to stick to duct tape
tape can fall into the well.
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