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Thin Wall Spark Plug Sockets

Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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Thin Wall Spark Plug Sockets

Would anyone be interested in purchasing some thin-wall spark plug sockets if I were to make some up? I know Racing Beat wants $60, which is a rediculous price to pay. Anyway, I was thinking of selling them for $20 a piece, shipping included. I'll post a pic once I get one uploaded on the web.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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How are these going to be made?
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Simply by modifying an existing spark plug socket with a CNC lathe.

Anyone know how to post a pic?
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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when you post a new post, look at the bottom of the screen by the SUBMIT REPLY button, it says "Attach File"

Click on browse, and find the file, then click SUBMIT REPLY.

Just on a side note, the image has to be smaller than 100kb I'm pretty sure.

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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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Sorry about the focus.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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Re: Thin Wall Spark Plug Sockets

Originally posted by metalliman
I know Racing Beat wants $60, which is a rediculous price to pay.
Think thats rediculous, check out mazdatrix, they want $90.00. For a damn socket!
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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Ahhhh I see.... hmmm.... looks good... I don't really need one though, as I have a '79 engine, and they don't have the little flange on them that prevents a larger socket to fit over the plug.

I'm sure there will be more people interested in them though...
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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If you use the right spark plugs...Why do you need one?

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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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yeah, NGK makes a long spark plug so you don't need a special tool to get them in or out. But its cool that you are using your skill to make things better. F*@k paying $90.00 for a spark plug socket!
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 11:11 PM
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For a stock engine, you don't need anything different, however, if you're using a hotter plug for a street-ported engine, or even a carb and exhaust, you'll want a different plug for higher rpm's.
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 09:21 AM
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No takers, eh?
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