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

Tom Christiansen tomchr at ee.washington.edu
Fri Feb 4 15:43:30 EST 2005


Kent,

At 11:02 AM 2/4/2005, Kent McLean wrote:
>What's the best way to test for a spark at the spark plugs?

Take the plug out and ground it on an engine part. Then crank the engine.

>a) I have one of those little spark testers that let you
>    turn a bolt to adjust the gap.  How big a gap?

The plugs come preadjusted from the factory. Just buy the Bosch plugs with 
the 3-electrode setup from your favorite parts pusher and you'll be all set.

Tom 



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