[V6-12v] how do you test for spark?

[The CyberPoet]

Pull the plug, Reinsert it into the spark plug wire. Hold the plug with 
insulated pliers, holding the side against a grounding point — such as 
the valve covers.
Have someone crank the car. You should visually see the spark.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

On Friday, February 4, 2005, at 02:02  PM, Kent McLean wrote:

> What's the best way to test for a spark at the spark plugs?
>
> a) I have one of those little spark testers that let you
>    turn a bolt to adjust the gap.  How big a gap?
>
> b) Failing that (if I can't find the little tool), I'm going
>    to pull a wire at the plug, insert a spare plug into the
>    wire terminal, ground the plug, and then crank it.
>
> Is there another, better way? Patient is my '94 100 V6.
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '94 100 S Avant
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" is no more
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