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How do most of you check spark?



Allyns way works. BUT....
remember to take the car out of gear first or get ready to jump in the engine compartment as it runs away with you....

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Allyn [mailto:amalventano1@tds.net]
>Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 03:32 PM
>To: ''David Brown'', ''scirocco scirocco''
>Subject: RE: How do most of you check spark?
>
>Unplug one of the wires, plug it into a spare spark plug, lay the plug on the
>head such that the outer grounded portion makes contact. This way you can ensure
>a small gap, which prevents possible overvoltage breakdown of the other ignition
>components.
>
>As for checking solo while under hood, have ignition on while jumpering starter
>solenoid to +12V.
>
>HTH
>Al
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