Spark Plugs

[mikemcw]

I attempted to take out my spark plugs to see what they looked like. i found that I do not have the proper socket. I guess i need a thin walled socket. Can anyone tell me where they got theres from and what size I will need. I think it is a 5/8. I have a 90 kat 600. And also where do you get your plugs from. Local dealer, parts store, online?

[Black_peter]

The Kat uses a 19mm I think..
It is not your normal spark plug socket..

[crazyaussie]

see my posted forum, some of the advice should carry over to your questions.

here's the link --->> http://www.katriders.com/forums/view...187&highlight=

[md86]

Just take a new plug with you when you go get a new socket , and yes , it WILL have to be a thin-walled (or "cheap" ) socket .

[SurfinCR]

i went to sears and bought an 18mm spark plug socket and it worked perfect and havent had any complaints about it.

[mikemcw]

i went to sears and bought an 18mm spark plug socket and it worked perfect and havent had any complaints about it.

Was your socket the thin walled socket or a normal socket?

[SurfinCR]

just a normal socket

[SUPA-FLY-KAT]

AUTOZONE/STRAUSS/CAR PARTS STORE CARRIES SUCH SOCKETS...THEY CALL EM SPARK PLUG SOCKETS .. HERE WE CALL EM THIN WALL..

[Yellow]

1990 600: NGK DR8ES - 18 mm hex...

[md86]

AUTOZONE/STRAUSS/CAR PARTS STORE CARRIES SUCH SOCKETS...THEY CALL EM SPARK PLUG SOCKETS .. HERE WE CALL EM THIN WALL..

Yeah , see I bought a so-called "sparkplug socket" TWICE , and neither one would work . Too fat . Bought a cheapy deepwell , and THAT worked great .

[donmega]

Yep the cheap deeps are the best, make sure its not 1/2 drive also.

Size is 18mm for my 750 which uses NGK jr9c

[SweetLou]

I just reached down in there and turned it with my hands.






Ok, so I am lying.