Carlyle 1/2in Drive 5/8in Chrome Spark Plug Socket (CSSP1220)

Description

Genuine Carlyle · Part no. CSSP1220

The Carlyle CSSP1220 is a 5/8in spark plug socket with a 1/2in square drive and a polished chrome finish. 5/8in (16mm) is one of the commonest spark plug hex sizes, so it covers plug changes on a lot of petrol engines; the knurled band near the drive end gives your fingers something to grip while spinning it.

Good to know

• Will it fit my plugs? Check the hex size of the plug first, from the plug box or the engine's service data. Plugs also come in 14mm, 13/16in and 18mm hex sizes, and none of those will take this socket.
• Does it hold the plug? The listing doesn't mention a rubber insert or magnet, so lift the loosened plug out by hand or with a short length of rubber hose pushed over its top.
• How do I avoid damaging the head? Work on a cold engine, blow dirt out of the plug wells before the old plugs come out, and start each new plug by hand so the thread can't cross. A 1/2in ratchet gives plenty of leverage, so go gently.

Which one?

For a lighter feel on plug changes, the Carlyle 3/8 Drive 5/8 Spark Plug Socket (CSSP3820) suits a smaller ratchet; for 16mm plugs set deep in the head there is the Carlyle Spark Plug Socket 16mm 21mm-155mm Long (CWSP3001014M).

Key features

• 5/8in spark plug socket
• 1/2in square drive
• Polished chrome plating against rust
• Knurled band for finger grip
• Chamfered drive opening

Specification