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Technical | How To / Help! My spark plug keeps blowing out!
« on: March 13, 2016, 04:24:00 PM »
Hello everyone. I bought my Kymco People 150 used and I noticed when I changed the plug that it just didnt feel "right" when I hand threaded it in no matter what I did. I was and am ultra careful threading spark plugs by hand so I was cautious about over-torquing the plug and risk stripping the soft aluminum head. I believe the plug was cross-threaded and now it will not stay in. I tried a back tap but that did not work. The only options I seem to have is either a Heli-Coil Kit or just replace the head. I am heavily leaning towards the Heli-Coil because it appears to be a simpler solution and is more importantly, cheaper than a head replacement. I would like to hear from some of you if you have ever had this issue, used the Heli-Coil kit, and any help or insight you could give me. Also what kit would I order? My plug is a 10mmx1.0 fine thread. I am really bummed right now. Beautiful weather and I cant ride.