Sandpaper/Wood/Ford Ranger Spark Plugs

I have actually bought some material for the Triumph....sandpaper for sanding down the primer on the bottom of the car and on the engine compartment plus the 2 X 6 and 8 board that is needed to modify my body stand to allow the chassis to be moved out of the garage. Small steps but Triumph focused which is a positive thing...total cost around $6

Yesterday I attempted to install 6 new spark plugs in my 2004 Ranger...4 out of the 6 got installed-the other two proved to be too challenging for me to handle yesterday...it seems the 2004 Ford Ranger has a clearance problem on the passenger side plugs on trucks equipped with the 4.0 litre engine and Air Conditioning. References on the Internet proved this is a bear of a job for even the most seasoned mechanic.I decided to walk away from the task, purchase myself a swivel head ratchet and 1" extension and try again another day (or maybe take the truck to a mechanic). Fortunately the plugs only need to be replaced every 100,000 kms so odds are once I complete the job it is unlikely I will have to do it again..

I have noticed a change in my self confidence level since the breaking of the retaining bolt for the brake caliper on my 1979 Ford Camper van (see earlier blog) when things get challenging...there is a bit of an intimidation factor playing out for sure...