 Anyone know the proper rubber insert for this tool? |
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| mb911 |
 Nov 30 2022, 06:48 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 7,560 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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This is a spark plug tool from a 911 -914-6 tool kit. It’s missing the rubber insert. Anyone know where to source the insert?
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| fixer34 |
Nov 30 2022, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type.
Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out? |
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| mb911 |
Nov 30 2022, 10:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,560 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(fixer34 @ Nov 30 2022, 07:28 AM)  Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type. Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out? not necessarily need the official one just don't know exact specs so I can make one or source one. |
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| PatMc |
Nov 30 2022, 10:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 27-June 21 From: Long Beach Member No.: 25,669 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 30 2022, 11:21 AM) QUOTE(fixer34 @ Nov 30 2022, 07:28 AM) Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type. Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out? not necessarily need the official one just don't know exact specs so I can make one or source one. I usually just chop a piece of the boot off an old spark plug wire and shove it in there (hard boots obviously don't work) |
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| mb911 |
Nov 30 2022, 10:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,560 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(PatMc @ Nov 30 2022, 08:29 AM) QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 30 2022, 11:21 AM) QUOTE(fixer34 @ Nov 30 2022, 07:28 AM) Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type. Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out? not necessarily need the official one just don't know exact specs so I can make one or source one. I usually just chop a piece of the boot off an old spark plug wire and shove it in there (hard boots obviously don't work) That’s a good idea. Of course I don’t have extra wires at the moment but I will look for one. |
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| fixer34 |
Nov 30 2022, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Socket and insert from a FLAPS. It is not 'necked down' though like yours. Might have to trim the insert-it is high density sponge rubber.
 This is the plug tool I have. Anyone recognize it? I didn't want to pull the insert, but it looks like a harder rubber. As suggested, like a plug wire boot. Maybe make a junkyard trip and pull a couple?   |
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| Jamie |
Nov 30 2022, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,102 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(fixer34 @ Nov 30 2022, 03:40 PM) Socket and insert from a FLAPS. It is not 'necked down' though like yours. Might have to trim the insert-it is high density sponge rubber. This is the plug tool I have. Anyone recognize it? I didn't want to pull the insert, but it looks like a harder rubber. As suggested, like a plug wire boot. Maybe make a junkyard trip and pull a couple? That appears to be the standard plug tool that came with my 73 914-4 tool kit. |
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| mskala |
Nov 30 2022, 06:55 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,931 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None
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I have the whole tool, but the rubber fails to grab any more, so
I pulled out the rubber. So this is what it looks like.  Sierra Madre is selling new spark plug wrenches but they don't really match the old ones, so like everybody else, I think I want to find a cheap new generic one and grab the insert if it matches well enough. |
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| tom.esh |
Nov 30 2022, 07:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 6-March 14 From: Canton Ohio Member No.: 17,083 Region Association: North East States
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Maybe try some fuel hose or heater hose. A bit of hot glue to hold it.
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| bdstone914 |
Nov 30 2022, 07:44 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,906 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 30 2022, 06:48 AM) This is a spark plug tool from a 911 -914-6 tool kit. It’s missing the rubber insert. Anyone know where to source the insert? @mb911 Do you have an insert from a 944 spark plug tool? I think they are very similar. If i remember correctly the insert has four ribs that run lenghtwise. Bruce |
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| iankarr |
Nov 30 2022, 07:48 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,556 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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I know it doesn't answer your question, but I like to use a short length of fuel hose around the top of the plug to twist it out / in. I only use the socket to break it loose or torque it down. So maybe you don't need the insert (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| rgalla9146 |
Nov 30 2022, 09:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,743 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(iankarr @ Nov 30 2022, 08:48 PM) I know it doesn't answer your question, but I like to use a short length of fuel hose around the top of the plug to twist it out / in. I only use the socket to break it loose or torque it down. So maybe you don't need the insert (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) great tip |
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| mb911 |
Dec 1 2022, 06:13 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,560 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(iankarr @ Nov 30 2022, 05:48 PM) I know it doesn't answer your question, but I like to use a short length of fuel hose around the top of the plug to twist it out / in. I only use the socket to break it loose or torque it down. So maybe you don't need the insert (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Great idea as well. |
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