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I had the same problem with my 1969 Cougar and with the 428 engine it had an even bigger footprint in the engine compartment. Changing the spark plugs adjacent to the Shock-absorber towers was a real challenge since there wasn't enough room between the valve covers, head and the shock towers to get your hand in there. I used to change plugs by using a spark plug socket that had a hex at the top and used a spanner to turn the hex since there was no room for a ratchet. I also found that if I stood against the side of the car facing away from the car my arm and wrist would magically bend at the right angles to manipulate and unscrew the spark plugs. I was able to get the plugs in by inserting the spark plugs insulators into some 3/8" ID vacuum hose and using the hose as a flexible drive to screw the plugs back in. It was a challenging at times and fun car.

<blockquote data-quote="Icecap" data-source="post: 188298" data-attributes="member: 4911"><p>I had the same problem with my 1969 Cougar and with the 428 engine it had an even bigger footprint in the engine compartment.&nbsp; Changing the spark plugs adjacent to the Shock-absorber towers was a real challenge since there wasn&#039;t enough room between the valve covers, head and the shock towers to get your hand in there.&nbsp; I used to change plugs by using a spark plug socket that had a hex at the top and used a spanner to turn the hex since there was no room for a ratchet.&nbsp; I also found that if I stood against the side of the car facing away from the car my arm and wrist would magically bend at the right angles to manipulate and unscrew the spark plugs.&nbsp; I was able to get the plugs in by inserting the spark plugs insulators into some 3/8&quot; ID vacuum hose and using the hose as a flexible drive to screw the plugs back in.&nbsp; It was a challenging at times and fun car.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Icecap, post: 188298, member: 4911"] I had the same problem with my 1969 Cougar and with the 428 engine it had an even bigger footprint in the engine compartment. Changing the spark plugs adjacent to the Shock-absorber towers was a real challenge since there wasn't enough room between the valve covers, head and the shock towers to get your hand in there. I used to change plugs by using a spark plug socket that had a hex at the top and used a spanner to turn the hex since there was no room for a ratchet. I also found that if I stood against the side of the car facing away from the car my arm and wrist would magically bend at the right angles to manipulate and unscrew the spark plugs. I was able to get the plugs in by inserting the spark plugs insulators into some 3/8" ID vacuum hose and using the hose as a flexible drive to screw the plugs back in. It was a challenging at times and fun car. [/QUOTE]

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