Accursed Rear Drivers Spark Plug

[live4theking]

I've never had the issues getting to the plugs in either of my 68 NYers that some of you have. The first one had the log manifolds and this one I put magnum manifolds on.

 

[fury fan]

I generally got the #7's out from 440s (both log manifolds and 1 with HP) by finding the right combo of tools.
Others have mentioned some already.
the body style and steering column type are a factor also.

I've got an old Craftsman set of these that turn into gold occassionally.

Square Drive Socket Caps, 3 Piece

Also, don't forget to try the flex-head ratchet and the 1" extension bar.

And here's the thing most folks fail to recommend:
Figure out what works, and either take a picture of those tools, or write it down, and/or laminate it. Make multiple copies in multiple places if it helps.
My PITA 3.1 Buick oil-change 'kit' was a laminated photo of the best tool combo, placed in the cardboard box that held all my filter wrenches. IIRC a stubby 3/8" flexhead wrench was involved.

 

[Big_John]

I've got an old Craftsman set of these that turn into gold occassionally.

Square Drive Socket Caps, 3 Piece

Next time in the Harbor Fright store, I'm bringing some of those home. Could have used one the other day!

 

[fury fan]

Next time in the Harbor Fright store, I'm bringing some of those home. Could have used one the other day!

At that price ($6), get 2 sets.
I don't think Craftsman makes them anymore. (but I could be wrong)

 

[Frank Odenthal]

I found out a 4 inch Long rubber hose ( not sure about the diameter) that fits tight on the ceramic insulator is the easiest way to remove the plugs, once they are broken loose. It‘s also a safe way to screw them in by Hand, without Risk to damage first thread Winding. The rubber hose is so flex, it works also in an angled Position. This always worked best on #7 spark Plug.

 

[Big_John]

At that price ($6), get 2 sets.
I don't think Craftsman makes them anymore. (but I could be wrong)

I bought one set today. Can't go wrong.... I see them and my ratcheting Gear wrenches as a real problem solver.