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Date:         Tue, 3 Jun 2014 17:05:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
Comments: To: mcneely4@COX.NET
In-Reply-To:  <20140603192548.A6XF0.886515.imail@eastrmwml207>
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On Jun 3, 2014, at 4:25 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:


> Why an OLD plug?  I usually just pull the plug in question, put it in the boot, and lay it on the engine.  On the waterboxer, I have a starter switch in front of the license plate, so I can crank from there (with the ignition switch on and the transmission in neutral, with the parking brake set).  mcneely


Because with an old plug, you don’t have to break out the plug wrench. We’re just checking for spark, remember? With an old plug, you can check with no tools.


Jim
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