I know this is probably a stupid question but, anyway. I have a new scrambler 500 and I can not find the sparkplug anywhere. Well, ok I am really asking for a friend? Please help

 

any auto parts store should have them.

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99 Wolverine, FMF MegaMax2 Pipe, K&N jet kit, Pro Flow Intake system w/Outwears, OxLite brush guards, Front/rear Skidplate, DuraBlue Elimanator axle, lift kit and 25" Kenda BearClaws

 

Wolv99 i tihnk he means the sparkplug on the machine itself...am i right? I would guess it would be somewhere around teh cylindar head somewhere....

 

i think its under the gas tank on top of the head.

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500 scrambler with mods

 

I don't think, but I know....

The sparkplug is a pain to get to. It's the same basic motor as the Sportsman, which has pull-off sidecovers, so getting to the plug is easy. When they dropped it into the Scrambler chassis, it's tough to get to.

First, pull the seat & hood off. Then the front fenders. Then the gas tank. Then you see the plug wire with a red water-proof cap. Pull it off. Use the special tool included with the quad in the tool kit to get down to the spark plug. What a pain.

 

If you look closely from the side you can see the spark plug wire around the carburetor area. I changed mine with out removing anything but it is a pain. The wire was real stubborn comming off and manuevering a tool in there is tight.

Chris Picciotto
99 Scrambler 500

 

There are two basic ways to get to it....
One is how Quad_man said... and is the right wy to do it...
There is another way though.... from the right side of the machine, you can "snake" your hand and some 3/8" drive tools up in there and change the sparkplug... I have found that to make it painless as possible, you need two sparkplug sockets.. one with the rubber insulator one without, a 1" extension and a 3" extension, and a 3/8 drive ratchet... If you are proficient with hand tools, you can do it in about five minutes.... Otherwise, pull the tank...
I would recommend replacing whatever plug thats in there now with an NGK.. they last a long time...
Another thing... make sure you wash down the engine and underside of the plastic as best you can first.. that way you dont end up with a lot of dirt down in the sparkplug hole...
Good Luck....

 

I just want to know how you snaked in there! I have heard others say this, but I can't seem to do it. Must come with age..... :-)