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A-Town 07-20-2015 05:25 PM

Replacing Spark Plugs
 
Hello, I am replacing the spark plugs on my '97 F-150 with the 4.6. I have replaced 6 of 8, and the last two are giving me the same problem: I can't fit the spark plug socket onto the nut of plugs #4 and #8. Being that those two plugs are at the back of the engine and underneath the firewall, I am unable to see into the well to see exactly what is going on (dirt, stripped plug, etc.). Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

glc 07-20-2015 06:11 PM

Welcome!


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lowrider111 07-20-2015 10:41 PM

You may need a special wrench to access those plugs or you have to remove some parts just reach it. Welcome by the way.

Bluejay 07-20-2015 11:48 PM

Replacing Spark Plugs
 
Almost 100% of the time, it's dirt around the plug. Make a piece of wire from a coat hanger or something similar. Work around the plugs and the blow the dirt out.

A-Town 07-21-2015 03:05 PM

I was able to get the plugs out. As said, it was dirt around the nut of the plug. I heard that a few others used a 3/4" copper pipe and cut teeth into it to work the dirt free and blew the well out with compressed air. I gave it a try and it worked. Thank you all for the welcomes and suggestions.


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