[AT] stuck plugs

[John Hall]

Ron, we bought a tool for  repairing the threads. It does both sizes of 
spark plugs (yeah I know there are also tiny plugs for 2 cycles and then the 
BIG ones for really old tractors). I think dad only paid 6 bucks for it. It 
is essentially a form tap--sort of. We wire brushed debris from the holes 
and ran this in a couple of times. It did a decent job, considering it is a 
cheap tool.

John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald L. Cook" <rlcook at longlines.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] stuck plugs


>I have also seen a tap that can be inserted into the spark plug hole,
> expanded to the correct size, and screwed back out.  Cleans up the
> threads without putting chips into the cylinder.  Sure would like
> someone to tell me where to purchase such an item.  I would buy both 14
> and 18mm.  It really helps after those broken spark plug fiascoes.  I
> had a similar problem a year ago on my P&W 1340.  Not fun!
>
> At least you can apparently get the carb float.  That is a big plus!
> The price is not a big plus, however.
>
> Ron Cook
> Salix, IA
>
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