Spark Plug Tubes

[steved0x]

I couldn't get the transom to work, but I bought a right angle pipe fitting threaded thingy from Lowe's. I screw the threaded end into the spark plug tube and pull it out. When putting a new tube back in, I use the other end to provide an even pushing force around the perimeter of the tube. And the threads hardly do any damage to the tube if you need to re-use it and can't get the transom to work (and I never got it to work)

Like this, although I am not sure which size it was. I took a spark plug tube with me to Lowes until I found the right size:

Shop Mueller Proline 3/4-in Dia 90-Degree Galvanized Street Elbow Fitting at Lowes.com

Steve

[Troy.Boxster]

Great idea with the elbow, Steve.
I bought some 3/4" nipples, a 'T', and an end-cap (as somebody suggested in a thread somewhere). One nipple attached to the base of the 'T' and the top is used as a handle to help screw the nipple into the tube. I screwed it in until the tube started to spin (I didn't care about the threads cutting into the tube because I was replacing them). Once the tube started to spin, it would easily pop out with a tug on the 'T'. The end cap on a nipple is used on the most forward tube since the 'T' device won't fit very easily. One can pry on the end cap, if necessary, to pop the tube out, but I was able to just pull on it with my hand to get it out.
I took a video of me doing this and I'm attempting to post it. Once I do, I'll share the link.
I tried the transom plug, but once some oil got on it, it would just slide out of the tube and I was worried about cracking the tube by trying to expand the plug even more.