I remove the belt and swing the alternator out of the way, Look for some
Platinum plugs they are good for 100,000 miles.
William M. Gilroy wrote:
> I really hate to ask a question that appears to be this stupid, but
> I will. With that as a warning, how do you remove the spark plug
> closest to the front of the engine (plug #1 ?) on a 77 Midget. The
> problem is that the spark plug socket that I have is to long to get
> between/over the plug and the alternator, and the alternator is adjusted
> as far away as possible from the plug. As I see it I have the following
> choices:
>
> 1. Remove the alternator.
> 2. Find a different socket (maybe shorter), or wrench.
> 3. Leave the plug in place and pretend that it is good.
> 4. Ask the experts.
>
> Am I missing something very obvious? I can't believe that number one is the
> answer. Any advice will be helpful.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Gilroy
> 1977 Midget, DOA
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