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  1. sleeperMaverick

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    dose any body have any good tricks for changing the plugs on a maverick with a 351w in it i dont have a hole lot of room between the motor and the shock towers. I havent tryed to do it yet and wondered if anybody got the same problem and have any tricks for doing it or any ideas :huh:
     
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  2. Eddie Maverick

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    pull it and use platinum plugs from now on.
     
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    Agreed. this is why alot of us cut the towers before installing 351's
     
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    If you don't cut the towers you might unbolt the engine mounts and lift the engine a few inches. I ran mine for 4 years with the same plugs. :)
     
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    I don't have any problems changing mine! Just remove the valve cover(2 or 3 min) and use a plug socket and wrench...its as easy as that! Tons of room...takes me less than 30min to change them all.
     
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    Not sure about the 351, but on my 302 I use a plug socket and a ratcheting box end wrench that fits the top of the socket. Much easier than fooling with a ratchet and socket, especially around the shock towers.....
     
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    Pulling the valve covers is the easiest way to get at the plugs with a 351W in the engine compartment. You can buy the special universal joint plug socket but you will probably end up pulling the valve covers anyway.
     
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