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    Early Spark Plug Socket

    Hopefully not a completely stupid question, but the rubber washer that retains the spark plug is missing from my socket.

    Any clues as to the washer dimensions or a part number or where I can source a replacement?

    Thx

    Martin

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    Buy a low buck spark plug socket that's the same diameter as yours and use it's foam rubber insert.

    If it holds the plug too snug cut "V" flutes in its sides for less grip.

    Post a photo of which spark plug socket you have and it's inner dimension, I possibly have an insert in the tool box which I can send you. I went to the magnetic socket for the Porsche years ago (and highly recommend you do to). I don't use the other kind anymore.

    Hope this helps.
    Bob
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    Thanks for the good advice Bob.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobs 67S View Post
    Buy a low buck spark plug socket that's the same diameter as yours and use it's foam rubber insert.

    If it holds the plug too snug cut "V" flutes in its sides for less grip.

    Post a photo of which spark plug socket you have and it's inner dimension, I possibly have an insert in the tool box which I can send you. I went to the magnetic socket for the Porsche years ago (and highly recommend you do to). I don't use the other kind anymore.

    Hope this helps.
    Instead of relying on a donation from the generous Bobs of the world (Bob, you got another?), is there an official source for this sleeve or equivalent?

    thanks,
    Sherwood

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    Yo! Village blacksmith here. I use a piece of electrical tape running down one side of the inside and wrapped around the opening and up the outside. This is also my guide for "indexing" the plug gaps.

    johnt

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnT View Post
    Yo! Village blacksmith here. I use a piece of electrical tape running down one side of the inside and wrapped around the opening and up the outside. This is also my guide for "indexing" the plug gaps.

    johnt
    Trying to picture this solution to holding the spark plug w/o the rubber sleeve. BTW, do you have one (a photo) you could post?

    How many yards of electrical tape is involved here?

    Sherwood

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    As requested.

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    Thanks for the tip.

    Sherwood

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    Mine has a magnetic insert.
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