[Honda-C70] Re: Plug threads in head

 

Thanks. Hoping not to have to pull the head to do this.
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--- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, Mike Gladu <mgladu@...> wrote:
>
> At 12:15 PM +0000 8/3/11, sophiascoot wrote:
> >Ok I'm an idiot. For first time in my life after years of puttering
> >with motor, I've crossed threaded the plug in my C70. Just the top
> >portion. Is there a tap that I can used to straighten out the
> >threads and if so, what size do I need? I need your wsdom badly!
>
> 10mm - 1.00 taps for re-threading the spark plug hole should be in
> any modern Honda mechanic's toolbox. Go to the dealer for the
> quickest solution.
>
> The 10mm - 1.00 tap for our spark plugs is a standard size worldwide,
> so it should be a commonly available in auto parts and mechanics tool
> supplies (if you want to buy one). $8.00 at Walmart.
>
> The hardest to do, but simplest way to "chase" the threads back to
> good shape is to run a good spark plug through the hole from the
> inside (the head's combustion chamber) out.
>
> Mike G.
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