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Spark plug sleeve
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My questions are... What is the best way to get the sleeve off the plug without damaging the threads? And what is the best way to go about reinstalling the sleeve so that it won't come out with the plug anymore?
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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I also pulled another plug and touched the inside of the plug hole with a magnetic pickup tool. It was definitely steel.
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Gearboxx70 wrote: Thank you Nessism. It almost sounds like I may have the Timeserts in the head already. The one that came out with the plug was a steel threaded sleeve, not a Helicoil style. The outer threads had something like a saw pattern cut into the ridges of the upper threads.
I also pulled another plug and touched the inside of the plug hole with a magnetic pickup tool. It was definitely steel.
Not all spark plug inserts are created equal. Timeserts are the best. Auto parts stores sell less quality (also cheaper) solid inserts as well. I'd try the red loctite and see what happens. Degrease the insert and plug hole really well, let dry, then slather on the loctite and screw it in.
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