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Date:         Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:52:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Spark Plug Tester
Comments: To: Katy Hahn <ahwahneevw@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <32db11c91003021235s97649c0kbb3d7fc5a65ba88c@mail.gmail.com>
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I just use my timing light - its quick and easy!

On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 12:35 PM, Katy Hahn <ahwahneevw@gmail.com> wrote:

> 3 threads just today suggested that the spark be tested as part of > diagnosing a non-start. > > Actually the traditional way to do this involves having a kid brother > or possibly your mother-in-law hold the plug wire. Failing that, I > use one of these: > > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4424 > > Pretty handy really. They go on sale often for about 2 bucks. Try it > one time when all is well to get an idea what a strong spark looks > like. >

-- Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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