Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Just cross threaded a sparkplug

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 08:00 PM
  #1  
Cool28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tire Smoking Tranny Blowing Director
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,130
Likes: 1
From: Barto PA
Default Just cross threaded a sparkplug

What can I use to fix it? Its not much not even half a thread. God damn this pisses me off.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 08:07 PM
  #2  
justin sutton's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: dyersburg,tn
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

This is easy get a tap be shure to put grease on it to keep shavings from getting in your chamber and there ya go your all fixed up.I know this works I have done it.A tapered tap is the best. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 08:07 PM
  #3  
wrencher's Avatar
wrencher
20 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,762
Likes: 2
From: Chicagoland
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

Get a 14mm spark plug thread chaser & put a little grease on the threads to catch any metal shavings. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 09:13 PM
  #4  
Cool28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tire Smoking Tranny Blowing Director
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,130
Likes: 1
From: Barto PA
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

kewl thanks peeps <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> . I am so pissesd at myself and all cause I was rushing <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> .
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 09:24 PM
  #5  
Damian's Avatar
LSX Mechanic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (89)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,396
Likes: 13
From: Atlanta
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

Always start threading your spark plugs by hand, very slowly. This will prevent your current situation <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

Josh
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 10:09 PM
  #6  
nthnwbr's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: St. Louis, MO
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

Doesn't sound like your situation calls for this but...Snap-On makes a nifty tool for badly damaged spark plug threads. It's like a collapsible tap, you stick it in the hole, tighten a nut down to expand the tool, then tap the threads from the inside out.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 10:14 PM
  #7  
H82BBad's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 917
Likes: 0
From: Chattanooga,Tn
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

See your local MAc Tool man <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
They have a tool that goes into the spark plug hole.Then it expands and allows you tep from the inside out,So you are only tapping the threads you messed up and the shavings come out instead of going in <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
It is the coolest tool I have ever used <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
OOp's didnt see the snap-on post <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I bet we (mac) are cheaper though <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<small>[ August 28, 2002, 10:15 PM: Message edited by: H82BBad ]</small>
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2002 | 10:38 PM
  #8  
nthnwbr's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: St. Louis, MO
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

I didn't know Mac had it...and I'll guarantee Mac's cheaper. Snappy gets a little rediculous with his prices <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

<small>[ August 28, 2002, 10:39 PM: Message edited by: nthnwbr ]</small>
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2002 | 06:04 PM
  #9  
Cool28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tire Smoking Tranny Blowing Director
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,130
Likes: 1
From: Barto PA
Default Re: Just cross threaded a sparkplug

well turns out it was only the sparkplug that was cross threaded <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> . My dad had it all fixed the time I got home and we then put it all together and fired it up <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . Took it to the shop to get alined tomorrow <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> . thanks for all the replyes.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:18 PM.