How do most of you check spark?

[julie at menloparkrandd.com (julie@menloparkrandd.com)]

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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