If you feel daring, try a large-diameter reverse-twist drill. The plugs
aren't usually in there that tight, and if the drill bit gets any kind of
decent bite, the drill might actually back the plug out.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
www.gordon-glasgow.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Marcus Pryor
> Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 3:53 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject:
>
>
> I have a peculiar problem, and I would like some opinions from those who
> have walked the walk. The reason my '68 2000 doesn't run is because it has
> a broken spark plug. Here's the rub; it isn't broken at the usual place
> (at the base of the insulater) but, believe it or not, the iron base of
> the plug sheared off just above the threads!
>
> I have studied the problem with an eye toward removing it without pulling
> the head. I would like to see if I can get it running the way it is. I
> figure if I drill it out (best solution), I will get some detritus into
> the combustion chamber. Any thoughts before I tear her down?
>
> Marcus A. Pryor
> For a new age of reason
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