BETA spark plug wrench

BETA offers this spark plug wrench. The spark plug makes the spark that ignites the mixture in the engine; it often sits at the bottom of a narrow well in the cylinder head.

Why a proper spark plug wrench?

The benefits:

• Thin wall and long reach: it fits the narrow, deep plug wells of modern engines.
• Rubber insert or magnet: the plug stays in the wrench and does not drop to the bottom of the well.
• Hex sized exactly to the plug: it grips without slipping or cracking the ceramic insulator.

Why choose BETA?

BETA (Beta Utensili) is an Italian maker of professional tools founded in 1923, based in Sovico, near Milan, since 1939 and still run by the Ciceri family. The group makes its tools in its own factories in northern and central Italy.

When should you replace this tool?

A flared or rounded hex, a hardened or missing rubber insert, a cracked shank, a brush with flattened bristles: replace the tool, it slips or drops the plug in the well.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: 017370001

Cross-Mania tip: Choose the wrench for the hex size of your spark plug (16, 18 or 20.6 mm depending on the model), blow out the plug well before undoing it so no grit falls into the cylinder, and screw the new plug in by hand for the first turns.

Compatibility

Workshop tool: it works on any motorcycle or ATV. Just check the size or dimension stated.