Are magnetic spark plug sockets good?
More affordable spark plug sockets use rubber grommets on the inside to hold the spark plug in place, while more expensive sockets are magnetic. This too, can come down to personal preference, although generally magnetic spark plug sockets are more reliable and last a lot longer than rubber counterparts.
What sizes do spark plug sockets come in?
Spark plug sockets come in two sizes: 5/8 inches and 13/16 inches. Most spark plug sockets have a rubber insert that holds the plug snugly in place. You may also need a universal joint if your spark plugs are difficult to reach.
Will a magnet hurt a spark plug?
Will a magnet hurt a spark plug? Yeah the magnet will most likely do damage… It will likely bend valves and probably eventually punch a hole through the piston and/or cylinder wall if you run the car long enough…
What size socket do I need to remove a lawn mower spark plug?
What size wrench Do I need to remove a spark plug?
Most spark plugs require a 5/8″ (16mm) size spark plug socket. This refers to the size of the flats on the spark plug that are in contact with the socket. This spark plug requires the 5/8″ spark plug socket, which will probably fit a 3/8 ratchet extension.
Can you remove spark plugs with a regular socket?
no you don’t need a spark plug socket to remove and install spark plugs. A deep socket in the correct size will work in most cases, if enough patience is used and maybe some pliers to go along with the socket.
Can I use a regular socket for spark plugs?
Do I Need To Use A Spark Plug Socket? no you don’t need a spark plug socket to remove and install spark plugs. A deep socket in the correct size will work in most cases, if enough patience is used and maybe some pliers to go along with the socket.
How do you get a magnet out of a spark plug?
You can probably take a magnet pickup tool (used for fishing out bolts and stuff) and slip into the plug hole and fish out the magnet.
Can you use a swivel spark plug socket?
“magnetic swivel spark plu… . While you can use normal socket wrenches, spark plug sockets are specifically designed to attach to spark plugs without damaging them. This allows you to remove and install new spark plugs with ease.
Can a spark plug be attached to a wrench?
While you can use normal socket wrenches, spark plug sockets are specifically designed to attach to spark plugs without damaging them. This allows you to remove and install new spark plugs with ease. While you can use normal socket wrenches, spark plug sockets are specifically designed to attach to spark plugs without damaging them.
Why do you need a spark plug socket?
This allows you to remove and install new spark plugs with ease. While you can use normal socket wrenches, spark plug sockets are specifically designed to attach to spark plugs without damaging them. This allows you to remove and install new spark plugs with ease.