Tapping spark plug holes

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02 Dec 2007 12:28 #183523 by Night_Train01
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I am almost ready to fire up my Z1R project, I have one of the spark plug holes that I would like to clean up. Does anyone know the proper tap that will match the B8ES plugs? It looks to be maybe a 20 tpi tap.

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02 Dec 2007 16:45 #183560 by mark1122
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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02 Dec 2007 17:23 #183572 by steell
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It's a metric thread, 14mm x 1.25 I believe.

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03 Dec 2007 06:02 #183639 by NickW900LTD
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I was lucky enough to have mine machined for 15$ at the local machine shop!!!

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03 Dec 2007 12:30 #183690 by Night_Train01
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I found the perfect answer to my situation. The tool is called a back-tap, it will clean the threads from the bottom up. The only problem is that here in Canada we have Canadian Tire as the distributor for "Powerbuilt" tools. I tried to order a tool today at Crappy Tire and of course they could not help.......
As soon as the manufacturer told me Canadian Tire, I had that lost hope feeling:huh:

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03 Dec 2007 13:05 #183694 by JR
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Hi Night_Train01, you dont give your location in Canada but if you happen to live in a city or town where there is a Princess Auto I would recommend that you check them out. I'm sure I have seen on their shelves tools for chasing a spark plug hole.

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03 Dec 2007 13:11 #183695 by Night_Train01
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JR, thanks for the information. There is a Princess Auto close by, I will take a look this week.

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03 Dec 2007 14:17 #183708 by RollingStock
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kinda confused doesnt he already have his local in his sig?

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03 Dec 2007 15:14 #183711 by Night_Train01
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I just altered my sig after reading JR's post

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03 Dec 2007 16:14 #183725 by JR
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I took a quick look at the speciality tool section of their online catalog and found a spark plug hole chaser for $6 and a hole rethread kit for $10. I love that store. Good luck with your project.

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