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DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL #2328434
06/29/17 02:34 AM
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400 bigblock, 78 Magnum, got all the passenger side removed easy-peasy, and #1 on driver's side. Is there an easy way to remove #3, #5 and #7 plugs?

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Re: DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL [Re: Magnumguy] #2328446
06/29/17 03:39 AM
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i owned a late 70's Cordoba 400 auto, and I think I may have went from underneath and I may have removed a heat shield and bracket to clear the way. Dont know how similar magnums are though..

Re: DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL [Re: Magnumguy] #2328488
06/29/17 10:33 AM
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Same car basically, different front clip, and bumpers.


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Re: DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL [Re: Magnumguy] #2328513
06/29/17 11:40 AM
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having owned several 74-76 big chryslers, they suffer from the same difficulties removing those same plugs. my only solution was several modified sockets and extensions, plus using a swivel head ratchet. not a fun job for sure. wish i could be of more help.
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Re: DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL [Re: Magnumguy] #2328521
06/29/17 11:54 AM
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Used to have a 440 in my Challenger, never a fun job!
Used to love the car magazines suggesting "change them when you get to the track" Ha!
I'm sure I used a couple of different box and open end wrenches.
I think since I had to lift the car anyway I would remove as many as I could from underneath.
Manual steering gives you more room, I don't recall whether I had to loosen the headers on that side or not, definitely try it since you won't lose any coolant.

Re: DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL [Re: geo.] #2328541
06/29/17 12:43 PM
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Quote:
I'm sure I used a couple of different box and open end wrenches.
that's what I was thinking


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Re: DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL [Re: Magnumguy] #2328833
06/29/17 09:49 PM
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I've got headers on all my cars. I like these. http://newperformanceproducts.com/view-release.php?id=38&show=all

Re: DRIVER'S SIDE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL [Re: forphorty] #2328841
06/29/17 10:14 PM
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I have a 400 (core engine) in a '70 Challenger with headers and PS. Plug change requires some adaptation... but not too bad after figured out. Key tools are a short "wobble socket extension", short regular extension and a box wrench that fits the hex on my spark plug socket. On several holes, I fit the socket to plug and use the box wrench to tighten or loosen.

Hardest for me is getting the tight ones started back in. Often by feel with a short socket extension in my fingers.







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