Westerbeke 4.5 BCGB - HELP with removal and replacement of spark plugs!!

[amajamar]

What is the "magic trick", to get the spark plugs in or out?? I did manage to use a universal and a 13/16" socket to remove the first plug, but now I can't get the socket back down the "hole" to get the plug in. I can reach the first (right side) plug from the back to guide it into the hole, but I can't even see a way to do that for the other two.

Is there a special tool or technique to do this? Everything on this generator seems to be a PIA to do...

Help please, as soon as possible!!!


Thanks in advance!

 

[dwna1a]

Use a section of fuel line, place it on the head of the plug. Use it till you get the plug threaded into the hole then tighten

 

[Jimmy Buoy]

Use a "thin wall socket". They are available on ebay. I got one and it was listed as a BMW spark plug socket. About $10.

 

[Saverio]

i bought a while back the socket with built in universal that makes it easer in a tight space