You are working on a small block here. A spark plug socket and a long extension are your friend. No manifolds to touch that way.
And a piece of rubber fuel line can be pushed over the spark plug ends, once they are loose, to remove them and not burn yourself. Also works great to reinstall the plugs and not cross thread them.
Yup, on the hose. A spark plug socket is best, it already has the rubber insert to hold the plug.
Tom
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