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Tapping thread in spark plug hole

Fig 1: Identifying Tap, Reamer, And Steering
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Use combination tap 998 5823-5 and thread repair inserts for spark plug thread M14x1.25  .

NOTE:

Do not drill out spark plug threads.

Combined tap 

A:  Tap.

B:  Reamer.

C:  Steering.