Which is why I suggested that he just pull the front 3 and see what that gets him until he can get the new plugs and wires. Trying to get him to his buddies house w/o destroying the motor.
OP- a tip on changing the rear plugs/wires. Remove the front 2 dogbone mounts and use a ratchet strap connected to the bracket in back and the other end on the rad. support. Pull the motor forward w/ the strap. This will give you some additional room in back to get to those. And twist the plug wires as you pull and they should come out.
