Spark plug removal under A/C compressor

[ArtDan]

Are there any tricks to remove the (#8?) spark plug thats under the a/c compressor on a 65 Riviera with a 401 engine?

Or do I have to remove the compressor 1st?

[Guest rivi425]

I found it easiest to unbolt the compressor from it's mounts then lift it out of the way making sure not to kink the lines.

[Jim Cannon]

it is not necessary to remove the compressor. research old threads. this has been discussed.

[ArtDan]

I had attempted to do a search and have found 3-word searches come up with no matches.

Next time I will search all "spark plug" threads instead of "spark plug removal"

Different strokes for different forums

[Jim Cannon]

Try this thread:

spark plug on '63 - AACA Forums

[ArtDan]

Thanks

After discovering that thread yesterday, we ended up disconnecting the A/C compressor and using a short extension combined with a universal joint.

It was what worked for us.

Now the engine is firing on all 8 cylinders: what a difference!

Next thing is to see what can be done with a noisy valve lifter.

[Lapham3]

I've done this many times on various nailhead A/C cars and never had to move the compressor. I keep a spark plug socket built with an integral u-joint-maybe that's the ticket. Possibly you have a shorter belt driving your compressor that is the cause-Dan Mpls. Mn.