I have a 1996 f150 & the passenger side of the engine is about the smallest i've seen to change out the plugs, anyone have any tips on how to do this without losing all the skin on my knuckles hahaha. thanks for any ideas

 

Same way I did. Bust your knuckles then throw the wrench. Start over and repeat for each plug.

 

Use gloves and use a combination of extensions for each plug and a swivel if necessary. Some plugs require a longer extension. On a few of them, some require a short extension and some require no extension. My advice is be patient on each plug. I haven't busted my knuckles yet in changing the plugs. If plugs are especially tight, see if you can use a ratchet with a longer handle or a 3/8 breaker bar if you can fit it in there and get the leverage to break it loose.

 

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~tank150~

 

if there 2 tite, spray some Bolt Blaster on the plug @ the base, and let set for a while

 

and for the love of god dont stick your finger in the whole it will get stuck!

 

Umm yeah this X10 lol. 1-4 snapped like dry kindling on mine. Of course they had been in there since it was new I believe lol. When you put the new ones in use a little not a lot of anti seize grease on them. Will help so they do not stick for the next changing. Also For pete's sake spend the $1.59 at Advanced Auto and get the dielectric boot grease. Keeps water out and plugs last longer. Do not use any kind of plug except Motorcraft or Autolite.

 

My dad always said Thee biggest most important thing to remember is righty tighty lefty loosey! Hah

~tank150~

 

For my truck I found it easiest to get to the rear right hand (passenger side) from underneath. Course I have a lift and 35's.

 

thank you everyone for your input, qdezzie i will try the swivle, I wish i had a lift, but then i would always be working on the truck lol