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where do you find the "Back Tap" spark plug re-threading tool?

Jan 18, 2008 by sara m | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been searching the web, and cannot find the "Back Tap" tool for sale in Ontario, Canada anywhere. I'm looking for the 12mm size. Snap On sells something like it but looks like only in the States. Any help appreciated.

If you can't find that particular tool you might try taking a spark plug to the hardware store and just purchase a tap the size of the spark plug. Match the thread pitch by laying the tap against the spark plug.
When re-taping the hole, put a

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