I got the same reply today. It's a bit pricey for one or two sockets, but I guess it's worth it if it saves you time and aggravation while under the hood!
Herb -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Shouse Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 8:43 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Cool tool Herb, This is what I got from them last night... Larry Shouse February 2006 HeaderSockets Tech Information Thank you for your interest in HeaderSockets. General: These are an extremely high quality American-made tool series. They have been designed for the sole purpose of removing spark-plugs in all exhaust side applications. The tool series is not designed for deep well valve-cover and intake side work. They are produced in-house on our Haas CNC equipment. All HeaderSockets are made from 4130 Aircraft Grade Chrome-Moly. They are black-oxide coated and laser marked. The tools come with a 1 year warranty from date of purchase. The slotted sockets are NOT designed for use with an impact and will NOT be warrantied if physical signs of abuse are evident. The sockets internal hex exhibits signs of deformation if overloaded. The sockets are designed for 30 lbs/ft of torque. Most spark-plugs torque at 18 to 22 lbs/ft. NOTE: *HeaderSockets are designed for use in NORMAL spark-plug removal and installation. They are NOT intended to remove seized spark-plugs. If a spark-plug is seized, soak with a penetrant and try to loosen. If the spark-plug will start to move, work it back and forth and apply more penetrant. DO NOT BREAK THE CERAMIC!!! You could drop ceramic into the inside of the engine! Then you won't be happy..Engine damage will result if an engine is even turned over with ceramic inside the cylinder. If you still can't get the spark-plug to move, then the exhaust must be removed to gain access to get a full spark-plug socket or equivalent installed. After the seized plug is removed, chase the threads and make sure a new spark-plug will thread by hand. Use a small amount of thread lubricant to allow a good torque and to protect threads from moisture wicking. We prefer to use a SMALL amount of ARP moly, instead anti-seize, just enough to color the threads. Keep the moly off the end of the spark-plug and electrode that protrude into the engine and also off the spark-plug seat that mates to the cylinder head as neither moly nor anti-seize is electrically conductive. There are 8 sockets available in the series, with 6 part #'s. The HS58-S contains an HS58-1, 5/8" slotted short socket and a HS58-2, 5/8" slotted mid socket and are sold as a set. The HS58-3 is a 5/8" full-length traditional type socket that is slotted with a 3/8" square drive. And lastly, the HS58-4, a 5/8" full-length low profile traditional type socket that is NOT slotted and also contains a 3/8" square-drive. The same series is available in 13/16" as well. The series is designed as a graduated length series to allow the tech to decide which Socket will fit his application best. NOTE: * The 3/8" square-drive does NOT contain a ratchet lock by design. * Pricing includes twist-lock case. Pricing is as follows: Item Price HS58-S, short (1.250") & mid (1.750") set $44.95 HS58-3, full-length (2.450") slotted, w/ sq drive $44.95 HS58-4, full-length (2.450") low profile, w/ sq drive $39.95 --------- HS1316-S, short (1.250") and mid (1.750") set $49.95 HS1316-3, full-length (2.450") slotted, w/ sq drive $49.95 HS1316-4, full-length (2.450") low profile, w/ sq drive $44.95 Features: Here are some of the highlights of the tool series. * The OD is back-cut and counter sunk so a tech can easily hold on to the socket while engaged in very awkward positions. * The back-cut is textured all the way back thru the external hex drive. Again, this feature is to allow the tech to be able to grip the tool if he may have slight oil or greasy dirt on his fingers. * The external hex-drive has been has been lengthened and recessed to allow for greater wrench access while being able to maintain higher deflection angles. * The unique slotting shortens the effective length of the socket permitting greatly increased tool access. With this feature, the short sockets in both 5/8" & 13/16" are able to load onto the spark-plug with less than .500" clearance between the end of the spark-plug tip and header tube or any other obstruction. * The thru-hole design on the short and mid sockets will alleviate the problem that traditional style sockets have. That is, they can jam as the spark-plug is un-screwed. * There is NO ratchet detent to hold the ratchet onto the socket. This allows for easy component break-down, i.e.. removing an extension or ratchet, with one hand while working in extremely tight areas with only enough room for one hand. * Another added benefit, is that, the area of the slot is milled down which allows much easier engagement of the tools onto spark-plugs that are shrouded by heat-shields. * These tools are designed from the engines exhaust side perspective. They are NOT designed for valve-cover or intake side use. Popular Applications: * Any racing application with restrictive access due to exhaust headers. * GM's S-10 series, Camaro & Corvette. * Tight Mini-Van applications, Aerostar, Astro and others. * Most FWD V-6's, especially on the firewall side. * Many Asian applications, both RWD and FWD. Depends on obstructions. * GM's 7.4L full size trucks with heat-shields. * Many marine situations with tight hulls and / or performance exhaust. * Motocross and street bikes. * Other various industrial equipment. ** Some of the applications that brought forth the initial design are..... + Sportsman Drag Racing + IMCA Modifieds + Sprint Cars + All Dirt and Asphalt Circle Track Divisions + NASCAR + Muscle Cars + Motocross, primarily two-strokes + Performance Boats + Trucks & 4x4's with headers + RV's + Dealership Line Techs and all Independent repair shops. If you have any questions, please call anytime. If I don't answer, please leave a message and I will get back to you ASAP. Thank you again, Scott Rogers HeaderSockets 26793 Madison Ave #101 Murrieta, CA 92562 951-677-4992 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Cool tool >I emailed for it earlier today. No answer yet. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Shouse > Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 7:36 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Cool tool > > > Pretty cool Herb. You check on pricing yet? > > Larry Shouse > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Chevelle List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 7:17 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Cool tool > > >> In case you've ever had issues with removing spark plugs on header >> equipped >> engines, this may be what you've been looking for... >> http://www.headersockets.com/ >> >> >> Herb Lumpp >> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm >> >> > > >
