Spark Plugs and Big Hands
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Spark Plugs and Big Hands
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1997 Ford F150 XLT, Club Cab 4x4, with 4.6l engine.
I want to change my own plugs this time but due to the size of my hand I can *BARELY* get my hands in between the existing hoses, pipes, etc to get the plugs off.
On both sides of the engine I'm able to get my hand on the two furtherest plugs but barerly. I can wrap my index and middle finger around the plug but cannot get it to come loose. I've wiggled the boot. I've pulled on the boot. I've tried to pry the boot off by working it back/forth but it won't give.
Does anyone know of a tool to remove the spark plug boot from the plug?
If I can't find one I may fashion my own 'tool' by straightening out a hangar to form a loop and putting some speaker wire at the end of it (sort of like the type of hoop used by animal control experts to ensare dogs, etc.)
Any help/tips are appreciated!
1997 Ford F150 XLT, Club Cab 4x4, with 4.6l engine.
I want to change my own plugs this time but due to the size of my hand I can *BARELY* get my hands in between the existing hoses, pipes, etc to get the plugs off.
On both sides of the engine I'm able to get my hand on the two furtherest plugs but barerly. I can wrap my index and middle finger around the plug but cannot get it to come loose. I've wiggled the boot. I've pulled on the boot. I've tried to pry the boot off by working it back/forth but it won't give.
Does anyone know of a tool to remove the spark plug boot from the plug?
If I can't find one I may fashion my own 'tool' by straightening out a hangar to form a loop and putting some speaker wire at the end of it (sort of like the type of hoop used by animal control experts to ensare dogs, etc.)
Any help/tips are appreciated!
