Deep sockets for spark plugs

[Krokodil]

How many of you use normal deep sockets for spark plugs as opposed to spark plug sockets with special retention?

I can't seem to find any manufacturer that offer spark plug sockets in all sizes. Most American manufacturers offer 5/8, 3/4 and 13/16, while European manufactures offer 16mm and 21mm options. Here and there you find somebody that also does a 18mm or 14 mm, but nobody that does the whole line.

So I though I'd just get all sizes in normal deep and punch rubber washers for retention to insert. Anybody else do this.

Oh, and yes, I'm **** about not mixing different brands/types for the same set.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

i almost always use just a regular SP socket. i say almost always because there have been times that a SP socket just would work because of clearance. have undo them carefully with a regular socket and fish them out with a magnet.

 

[Monte]

5/8" = 16mm

 

[ricleh]

I believe Koken and KTC both offer spark plug sockets in 14, 16, 18 and 20.7mm sizes.

 

[dankicksass]

From Ford and GM to BMW and VW to Toyota and Infiniti, I count on Gearwrench magnetic spark plug sockets. Haven't found a non-fit with just three pieces yet.

 

[Monte]

Gedore offers spark plug sockets in 13mm, 14mm, 16mm (5/8"), 18mm and 20,8mm (13/16") with magnets or a holding spring.

 

[Krokodil]

Thanks guys. Seems like they do everything except the 19mm (3/4) I need for my B&S lawnmower!

Monte, I'm so used to checking out the local Gedore catalogue, I was not aware that the Germans make all those SP sizes. Here we only get 16mm and 21mm.

 

[Monte]

Thanks guys. Seems like they do everything except the 19mm (3/4) I need for my B&S lawnmower!

Monte, I'm so used to checking out the local Gedore catalogue, I was not aware that the Germans make all those SP sizes. Here we only get 16mm and 21mm.

oops and i thought the offering around the globe is the same

 

[Big Gus]

I use regular deep well sockets for spark plugs unless clearance is an issue, which is rare.

 

[pipsters]

Thanks guys. Seems like they do everything except the 19mm (3/4) I need for my B&S lawnmower!

Monte, I'm so used to checking out the local Gedore catalogue, I was not aware that the Germans make all those SP sizes. Here we only get 16mm and 21mm.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00946944000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

Includes 4 spark plug sockets in the 3/8-in. drive (5/8, 13/16, 3/4-in, 18 mm) and 2 1/2-in. drive sockets (5/8, 13/16-in.)

Does pretty much all of 'em

I have it, good price @ $15

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Thanks guys. Seems like they do everything except the 19mm (3/4) I need for my B&S lawnmower!

Monte, I'm so used to checking out the local Gedore catalogue, I was not aware that the Germans make all those SP sizes. Here we only get 16mm and 21mm.

Snap-on do 14mm (9/16"), 5/8" (16mm), 18mm, 3/4" (19mm), 13/16" (21mm) and 7/8" (22mm).

Unless you specifially want sockets in metric and imperial, despite some being crossover sizes.

 

[Gary S]

I have spark plug sockets in both 5/8" and 13/16". If any other size plugs exist, I don't have them and don't want them, so I'm good here.

 

[Fedwrench]

What, you guys don't have any of the infamous Ford 4.6 or 5.4 engines with the 9/16 triton plugs? You guys should feel cheated. Make you buy the broken plug repair kits with your new plug sockets.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

Make you buy the broken plug repair kits with your new plug sockets.

you ain't just a kiddin'. shining ford moment...

 

[neonnblack]

I just use a regular deep socket then fish it out with a piece of hose.

 

[scott4]

From Ford and GM to BMW and VW to Toyota and Infiniti, I count on Gearwrench magnetic spark plug sockets. Haven't found a non-fit with just three pieces yet.

I got these on the rec from this site. Probably you. Very cool tool.
Big thanks.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

I love magnetic spark plug sockets.

Piece of hose works very well for dropping in and out.

 

[socalbodydude]

What, you guys don't have any of the infamous Ford 4.6 or 5.4 engines with the 9/16 triton plugs? You guys should feel cheated. Make you buy the broken plug repair kits with your new plug sockets.

Someone told me they have a specialty ford tool at the dealerships that is for these that are very pricy. I looked on Tooltopia and they have specialty sockets for around $8 for these motors.

 

[Krokodil]

Thanks for all the info! Seems that normal deep sockets are being used commonly for SP and that will be the way to go for me.