Triumphrat

aussie

Hi,Any idears on removal of plugs from 99 Adveture.I tried to buy a special tool from a dealer but he could not find the tool in there parts list.The center plug is the main problem. Thanks Aussie.

Wombat

Have a read of this thread. It will give you all the info that you need.

http://www.triumphrat.net/hinckley-classic-triples/65114-backfire-at-idle-how-to-get-plugs-out.html

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Petrol

[B]There is a company that makes tools called Draper.They have a tool series called draper expert,the plug socket u want is the 12 mm.I then use size.1/2 inch male to 3/8ths female on top of that.[/The walls on this socket are way thinner than any other I have found.The centre plug for some reason is even harder due to reduced clearance from the casting.You may even have to reduce the plug socket wall further with a grind wheel (buy two sockets!).I then use a male /female wobble extension from snap -on[B]

Woody1911a1

Petrol , that should read 18mm not 12mm

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MickMaguire

The triumph spark plug wrench is included as part of the optional 3 piece toolkit for the classics. Triumph part number A9938012. Dunno if its still available but that should give something for your dealer to reference.

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mellowi

The Triumph tool was to much for what it was so I took one of my chainsaw thin wall sockets and cut about an inch and a half off the top. Drop it down in the plug whole and it should actually be a little lower than the cam cover. place proper size socket on top of it and then your driver. After replacing the new plug I used needle nose to retrieve the thin wall socket from the head. Cheapest and easiest way I have found so far.

lovecuba

Just a mod. on the 'thin wall' chainsaw/motormower type plug tool. Used the vice to press a 9/16in socket into the top of the tool (1/4in drive). Squeezed up the tool a little so that it is an interference fit and holds the plug reasonably firmly. Carefully place tool and plug in head. Socket is just below the tappet cover. Use a 1/4in drive universal fitting to hand tighten and then there is plenty of room to fit the drive rachet on.

ShikePoke

Holy ^&^% and #@@%% batman! Trying to find the stupid socket is like torture!!!arrrggghhh!!! i cant take it!!!!!!!! Sears = NO! Napa = NO! Autozone = NO! Triumph dealer = NO! lfqk;jsdal;jasdf;oifasd;iurfsad;jk!!!!!!!!!

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Chadillac

I got mine out of a cheap set of black deep well sockets at Odd Lots, a discount store.
Unless they've beefed them up, the "Companion" line of sockets at sears worked also.

Petrol

Hey woody........in uk we refer to plugs as 10mm 12mm 14mm,you see we use the thread size.The 18mm refers to the flats size.thats why a 18mm deep socket will fit.The only drawback with that is the lack of support rubber inside it.or in this case NOT!.You can break the porcilin of the plug ,then its a one way ticket.