Re: grit around spark plugs

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Michael J Myers say:

> Getting all the last minute maintance done before winter comes on my '86 
> 5KCSTQ.  I was going to replace the spark plugs too.  I was just curious 
> if anyone can suggest a good way to remove that gravel that builds up 
> just above the threads.  Everytime I remove a spark plug I knock 
> some into the engine. Gravel no matter how small don't mix well with 
> 100,000rpm turbos, let alone valves.

On my 100Q, I found that the main metal tube from my vaccuum cleaner
fits perfectly in there after I remove the wire. 3 seconds, and all the
grit is gone.  Swirl it around a little to dislodge some stuck-on grit.

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Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7)			duane@zk3.dec.com
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