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Feb 20, 2011 | 12:02 PM

95BlkBird

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Help!

Heads are back on and headers are on. Problem is I can't get to 3 plugs to tighten them. Pacesetters midtubes are the headers. Any suggestions?

Feb 20, 2011 | 12:16 PM

jaycenk

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Pull the headers back and in the future use a shorter plug socket with 6 point hex on the end. Makes it a breeze.

Feb 20, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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If you have a socket that goes on and has a fitting for a regular wrench on it usually that allows for enough clearance for the plugs with headers on.

Feb 20, 2011 | 04:19 PM

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Hey! i got it! use a socket with a hex end for a wrench!?

Feb 20, 2011 | 05:07 PM

jaycenk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by defaultexistence

Hey! i got it! use a socket with a hex end for a wrench!?

LOL No use hex ended socket with a wrench

Feb 20, 2011 | 05:23 PM

95BlkBird

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I bought some offset ratcheting wrenches that i think will work. I got an offset normal wrench in there but its a pain to tighten but it was possible. Not sure but ratcheting wrenches might be too fat to fit in there. We shall see tomorrow. Thanks guys

Feb 21, 2011 | 06:05 PM

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LOL No use hex ended socket with a wrench

LOL No use hex ended socket AND "loosen then tighten" with a wrench!

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Feb 21, 2011 | 06:57 PM

camar0corey

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Well that is probably cheaper than buying the SLP socket like I did years ago. I love that SLP socket though, plugs are in and out in no time.

Feb 21, 2011 | 10:14 PM

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jaycenk

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WoW amazing look at all the Florida Boyz in the house !!! lol

Feb 21, 2011 | 10:21 PM

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I seen a set of them pacesetter mids and thought this same exact thing HOW IN THE HELL COULD YOU GET TO THEM PLUGS!?!!

Feb 21, 2011 | 10:45 PM

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I ground down a spark plug socket as well... To me this is as important as your lug lock key I will never do it again with out it. Just buy a cheap one at the parts store and grind it front and back and remove the rubber boot so it swings around better. Oh and I had to drill out the center because the spark plug was bigger around then the opening further in.