From: RWolf99@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 19:16:10 EST
Subject: Dehydrator Plugs -- a near miss!
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Dehydrator plugs (from Aircraft Spruce) are now installed in my engine.  I 
had to run out to Sears for a 7/8 inch deep socket when I discovered that 
aircraft spark plugs don't use the same size wrench as automotive plugs.  
Doh!  By the way, don't ever turn a dehydrator plug by hand.  The spring 
comes off and the crystals get dumped into the engine.  I was very lucky and 
kept the crystals contained inside the glass tube until I removed the plug 
and reassembled it.  I'm positive that no crystals got into the cylinder, 
which would have required tearing down the cylinder (no joke!).  Put the deep 
socket on the plug and turn THAT by hand.  The socket keeps the spring on.  
There's no apparent need to put the ratchet on the socket since a rubber 
washer seals the plug to the engine.

If you can learn from my mistakes, I'm certain I'll make enough for you to 
become a genius!

- Rob Wolf
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