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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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ok i will try to get it out tomorrow idk what but the plug is going to come out one way or the other
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DYNOTECH
Just my opinion but I think the risk is small that the possible minute aluminum shavings will create a problem. Just not sure what other option he has to remove the stripped plug short of pulling the head. The risk of screwing things up pulling a cyl head are far greater.
If the threads are indeed stripped then just image all those strips of metal could possibly have fallen in the cylinder. Now obviously not all of them fallen, otherwise the plug would come right out. But even one shaving is too much.

If you value your cylinder walls, dont do it.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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i dont think its stripped cause it wont pull out!!! i tired with some needle nose today and damn thing wouldnt budge...i think the plug threads spun out but the plug is still in? if that makes sense..cause it just spins...why do ford have to be difficult with spark plugs haha
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Unfortunately I think your threads in the aluminum head would strip before the plug threads would. That would be the weak point, if the plug was corroded in there, upon spinning it out it maybe have taken the aluminum threads with it, still leaving the plug seated in the chamber but with enough tension of the threads that are still in place but spun lose. Not allowing it to lift out. It will be very hard to just reach in with pliers or any other tool and try to directly remove it and there's a good chance you can do more damage. I would recommend finding a way to spin it and pull consistently at the same time. That way it stays in its position. Just not sure how. Unless your thinking the threads arent moving and just the inside of the plug is, but as far as I know, the threads and plug nut are 1 piece and it would take a lot of force to break it. Unlike the plugs for the 3v's

You could put jb weld on the inside of the plug socket and drop it down over the plug. You would have to weld the extension to the plug socket. Make sure not to get any jb weld anywhere inside the plug well. Once its dropped over the plug, none should come out or drip I would think, Duno... Sounds dangerous but is the only thing I can think of. Just would hate to see jb weld get all over in there. Matter fact.. I wouldn't try it, nevermind. scratch that, I'm out of ideas.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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good news i got the plug out!!! thanks guys and thanks toyz for your Ingenuity haha
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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NICE

Whats the verdict..
Why was it stuck, did the threads come out with it?
What was spinning..
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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it had a piece of wood that feel in i guess when i took off the coil and it was stuck in between the plug and the block so when i put the stock it wouldn't go in the plug it just spun...took a screw driver and plucked out the piece of random twig...i feel dumb now haha they shouldnt put the damn spark plugs so far down in the block haha
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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lol. You should be blowing those cylinders out before you pull the plug. Quite funny though. It happens.

Originally Posted by DYNOTECH
Are you positive that there is nothing in the hole keeping the socket from completely engaging the plug making it feel like its just spinning?
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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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It could of been worse lol.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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i guess it flew in when i went to eat some lunch S*** Happens lol
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by fritz4077
it had a piece of wood that feel in i guess when i took off the coil and it was stuck in between the plug and the block so when i put the stock it wouldn't go in the plug it just spun...took a screw driver and plucked out the piece of random twig...i feel dumb now haha they shouldnt put the damn spark plugs so far down in the block haha
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Old May 14, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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