Reaching plugs with Hedman headers

[jrc4y4]

No...
You need this 5/8 socket with the swivel built onto it and probably just a shorter extension than what I'm showing..
And of course make sure you're spark plugs are the smaller 5/8 plugs not the 13/16...
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well next time I’m gonna buy 5/8 plugs. Any recommendations?

 

[Scody21]

Peanut plugs are the way to go. I run NKG BKR6E in my 10-1 340 and in my 02 Ram with the magnum. The number “6” is the heat range, can go up or down a number. You can also take your current plugs into the auto parts store and have them cross reference to the small socket plug.

 

[67Dart273]

Be careful with 5/8 plugs. Make sure you get the correct "reach" (the threaded part) and make sure that if you have gasketed (LA) heads that the 5/8 you buy are not for "tapered seat" (no gasket)

 

[RustyRatRod]

So I feel stupid guys but I pulled out the rubber from the socket and it slipped right onto the plugs. Now all I need to do is get a 7/8 wrench I can cut down and I can come at the socket from under the pipe!

No need for feelin stupid. You did the right thing and asked.

 

[j par]

well next time I’m gonna buy 5/8 plugs. Any recommendations?

The cheapest ones you can find at your local parts store is probably the ones I would get... Just make sure they're 5/8 socket... With our modern cars we like to get plugs that last 100,000 miles but on these old cars we change them every 5 or 10 anyways..

 

[318willrun]

RC12YC will get you the small hex and same heat range as the typical RN12YC. Then you can use a smaller socket. HOWEVER, I used the large plugs and socket for years. Cut a wrench short enough to work that fits the plug socket. I ran those type of headers for years and years. 90* boot plug wire that will go under the header

 

[jrc4y4]

Be careful with 5/8 plugs. Make sure you get the correct "reach" (the threaded part) and make sure that if you have gasketed (LA) heads that the 5/8 you buy are not for "tapered seat" (no gasket)

thanks for the heads up. Never heard that before!

 

[Gator]

So I feel stupid guys but I pulled out the rubber from the socket and it slipped right onto the plugs. Now all I need to do is get a 7/8 wrench I can cut down and I can come at the socket from under the pipe!

I have Hooker headers on my 340 Duster and all I did was cut down the 13/16 spark plug socket and welded the hex heaad back on and then using a rachette style box end wrench I was able to remove the two plugs..