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by Plaxtonman
Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Rusty spark plug removal
Replies: 12
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Re: Rusty spark plug removal

Hi, Heat is certainly a game changer lol, managed the spark plug with heat and Mole Grips, saw a video the other day about using an Allen key to tighten the adjusting screw, worked a treat, got the gearbox opened up an got rid of the creamy sludge, still strugling with the screw keeping the gearbox ...
by Plaxtonman
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Rusty spark plug removal
Replies: 12
Views: 5823

Re: Rusty spark plug removal

Hi, I have the protruding screws out using plenty of heat, I'll continue with the centre one using heat, I'm a bit wary of drilling out screws (coward), as for the fuel tank I'll take your advice and go canny. I love forums as there is so much info out there, used them for the different cars I've ow...
by Plaxtonman
Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Rusty spark plug removal
Replies: 12
Views: 5823

Re: Rusty spark plug removal

Hi, the whole thing is seized, got the nut of the flywheel but its stuck fast and had lots of powdered metal inside.Got a few nuts and screws off using heat but all my tools are metric.The prop. is off and have drained out the thick goo, having problems with the flat headed screw at the base of the ...
by Plaxtonman
Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Rusty spark plug removal
Replies: 12
Views: 5823

Re: Rusty spark plug removal

Thank you both for your replies, FP69A8, John from SOS has suggested that it is by its sell by date which I agree with, just using this as a project as retired and enjoy doing things like this.I would like to take it appart without wrecking it totally, maybe find a home for parts that are useable. Jim
by Plaxtonman
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Rusty spark plug removal
Replies: 12
Views: 5823

Rusty spark plug removal

Hi. Newbie with 2 Old Segulls, possibly terminal as they are in a bad shape. Trying to take one apart to see how bad it is, the spark plug is rusted in place and won't budge any advice gladly accepted. Jim