BEBERRY@aol.com a crit :
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> Hi All
> I am in the middle of doing my annual and decided to torque the spark
> plugs as recommended in the manual. Problem is I cant get hold of an
> 18mm plug socket to go on my torque wrench (3/8 drive) that will fit
> into the small space available in the Rotax cylinder head. Before I
> start destroying a socket, has anyone found a source from where I can
> order one?
> Many Thanks
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> Alan
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> I am inviting caustic response here I know, but it really is not necessary
> to torque a plug. I have been flying various aircraft and changing plugs for
> many years and the rule -as with cars - is to do them up very little more
> than finger tight and let the copper washer do its job. Never had a blow yet
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> Patrick
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Hi all,
There is nothing wrong in wanting to correctly torque spark plugs !
Now, if you search the Denso site, you'll find that *angular* torquing
is the best of the best.
I just (one hour ago) bought a 3.50 euro 18 mm plug socket in an auto
store. It has a 1/2" drive, but the 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor costs 2.50 euros
in the same store...
Regards,
Gilles Thesee
Grenoble, France
http://contrails.free.fr
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