GearWrench | 3938 | Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 9/16 x 6 Inch

Specifications

The GearWrench Model 3938 offers precise specifications for automotive service.

• Model Number: 3938
• Drive Size: 3/8 inch
• Socket Size: 9/16 inch
• Overall Length: 6 inches
• Points: 6-Point design
• Type: Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket
• Weight: 1 pound
• Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 1 inches (Length x Width x Height)

Key Features

This spark plug socket integrates specialized features for efficient operation.

• Magnetic Retention System: A powerful magnet securely holds spark plugs during removal and installation, preventing drops into the engine bay.
• Full 360-Degree Swivel Head: The flexible swivel mechanism allows for multiple angles of approach, crucial for tight or obstructed spark plug wells.
• Durable Alloy Steel Construction: Engineered from robust alloy steel with a full polish chrome finish for strength, longevity, and corrosion resistance.
• Thin-Wall Design: Specifically crafted to fit into confined spark plug recesses where conventional thick-walled sockets cannot access.
• Off-Corner Loading Design: Reduces fastener rounding, helping to preserve both the spark plug and the socket.
• Protective Rubber Insert: Centers the spark plug within the socket and provides added protection against damage during handling.

Applications

The GearWrench 9/16 magnetic swivel spark plug socket is suitable for various automotive applications.

• Automotive Spark Plug Maintenance: Ideal for routine spark plug replacement and tune-ups in a wide range of vehicles.
• Challenging Engine Configurations: Particularly effective in modern engine compartments with limited space or hard-to-reach spark plug locations.
• Specific Vehicle Fitment: Designed to fit new 9/16-inch spark plug sizes found on Ford Triton and other late model vehicles.
• Professional and DIY Use: Designed for both experienced mechanics seeking reliable tools and home users performing vehicle upkeep.

Benefits

Users gain several advantages from integrating this spark plug socket into their toolkit.

• Effortless Spark Plug Handling: The magnetic design and swivel action streamline spark plug changes, making them faster and more secure by preventing drops.
• Enhanced Access to Difficult Areas: The swivel feature allows technicians to reach spark plugs located at awkward angles or deep within engine wells, reducing frustration and strain.
• Reduced Risk of Damage: By securely gripping the spark plug and employing an off-corner loading design, the socket minimizes the chance of dropping it, cross-threading, or rounding fastener edges during installation. The rubber insert also adds protection.
• Increased Productivity: Mechanics can complete spark plug service tasks more quickly and efficiently, even in challenging conditions, due to improved access and secure handling.
• Long-Lasting Reliability: Constructed from durable materials with a corrosion-resistant finish, ensuring consistent and dependable performance over time.