sparkplug???

[hypersnyper6947]

How do you tighten the sparkplug? My socket wont fit down there, I tried to finger tighten it but that doesnt work. How does everyone get this simple task done?

[Exrider434]

i use the tool that came in the tool kit, ive never found a socket that fits it right.

[GPracer2500]

As mentioned, use the plug tool that came in the tool kit. If it's missing, you'll either need to 1) find that rare socket that will fit, 2) grind down a socket to make it fit, or 3) buy a special spark plug socket made by motion pro or some other thin-wall socket that fits.

[hypersnyper6947]

sweet i will be looking for this magical tool. If anyone has an extra one they want to throw my wat it would be greatly appreciated.

[hypersnyper6947]

will the tool from the 300ex work on the 400ex

[GPracer2500]

Originally posted by hypersnyper6947
will the tool from the 300ex work on the 400ex

Yes, I believe it is the identical tool.

[Hondamaster5505]

Every socket I own so far has worked:confused: lol.

All except one that was in my friends tool kit.

[GPracer2500]

Originally posted by Hondamaster5505
Every socket I own so far has worked:confused: lol.

All except one that was in my friends tool kit.

The castings of the valve covers can be different by just enough that some have more clearance. That's my guess on why you've been lucky. Although I have no idea why the tool kit socket wouldn't work. User error I suspect. Just kidding. ;)

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by GPracer2500
The castings of the valve covers can be different by just enough that some have more clearance. That's my guess on why you've been lucky. Although I have no idea why the tool kit socket wouldn't work. User error I suspect. Just kidding. ;)

lol.

Not the tool kit socket, lol, i mean like, a craftsman tool kit. I didnt word it right, haha.

yeah I have a socket that has worked on 3 different 400ex's without grinding it down or anything. I have used the tool they give you... its junk. Be very careful not to crossthread or strip the threads out of the spark plug hole. Its in such a dumb location its hard to use your fingers to make sure its threaded in right.

[bigballz400]

i got a really thin thin wall 12 pnt socket i use it bar;ey gets on it but it will tighten it.....jus a b8tch lol....i need to invest in a socket wrench

[alex10]

I have a plain old 12 point 18mm socket that works fine.

[plunge]

my craftsman socket doesn't work but i went to the local hardware store a "do-it best" store and bought a 3 dollar socket and it fit.