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Offline TwoTired

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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #25 on: July 25, 2011, 11:25:25 PM »
Straight walled spark plug sockets can work if you are careful on the 550.  But, 2&3 spark wells have an obstruction that sometimes helps cross thread the spark plug upon installation, which can ruin your day.  That's why the stock tool kit socket is shaped the way it is.  You can still cross thread the spark plug with the right tool, but you have to try harder to do that.

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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #26 on: July 26, 2011, 12:13:34 AM »
you might find a cheap tube socket at a lawn mower shop so long as it has the reach?
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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #27 on: July 26, 2011, 03:36:46 AM »
You better take a photo and post it of the area where the air box should be.  Just to see how much is missing.    I have an extra one I would get rid of if you need it. 

Congrats on getting it fired. Great feeling, right?  I'm sure some of the soot and crap that came out is just from sitting.  Get those other 2 plugs out and let us know how it goes.
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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #28 on: July 26, 2011, 05:12:34 AM »
Also, make sure it has oil.... new oil, and a filter  ::) ...just saying.
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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #29 on: July 26, 2011, 05:35:25 AM »
Quote from: WarwickE36 on July 26, 2011, 05:12:34 AM
Also, make sure it has oil.... new oil, and a filter  ::) ...just saying.

Changed the oil twice... Gives me a piece of mind knowing I ran oil through two times..... Filter was changed as well... I will take a pic of the air box in a few...
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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #30 on: July 26, 2011, 05:46:35 AM »
Empty Airbox

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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #31 on: July 27, 2011, 07:42:56 PM »
Tews I think the door you took off is where the owners manual and a $100 bill goes ;)
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Re: Why doesn't my spark plug socket work?
« Reply #32 on: July 27, 2011, 08:37:04 PM »
HA, nothing there... Oh well, I went to Sears bought the 18 mm and replaced the other two spark plugs
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