... when the plug is recessed into the wire?

You stick a screwdriver/screw/something metal in there, and arc from that to the plug... Very carefully!

Very Carefully!!
You can hose the ignition on new cars quite easily!!

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If you have a timing light, use that. If not, leave the plug in the cable, ground the exposed part of the plug against the head and watch for spark across the spark plug gap.

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I think Harbor Freight Tools, has a few different tools that aid in the checking of spartk at the plugs. If you have one in your area.

There is a spark testing tool. One end goes into the plug wire, the other gets clipped onto a metal part of the car. Has a variable screw so that you can see how much spark you are getting.

You could dig out that old induction timing light.

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You could dig out that old induction timing light.

funny you should say that... I just remembered that *somewhere* I have a timing light. A Sears model.

The chrome, blaster-ray model?
[www.sears.com]

mbs and Z- now THAT's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Although my is a little more wedged-shaped, but big and chrome nonetheless.

I've had it for years but it's been a long time since I've needed it, and probably won't ever again.

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must suffer with him.

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And hope is a lousy defense.

You make me pull, I'll put you down.

Mister, that's a ten-gallon hat on a twenty-gallon head.

I *love* SIGs. It's Glocks I hate.

Z, that's the one, but mine is at least 20 years old. i recall it being pretty hefty.

now, to find it....

Safest way is with an induction timing light for yourself /ignition cables/ and ignition system as a whole. Next option is [www.amazon.com] In Line Ignition Spark Tester. As a very last resort, do what john o said. Anything involving removing the ignition cables from the spark plug might damage the cablesif you are testing more then one.

What is the problem, besides no spark? Assuming its an auto. I've run into three different problems with a car not starting. 1. Timing belt/chain was busted. 2. Bad Ignition Control Module(sputtered on an off then died) 3. Bad ingnition coil. As a preventative measure, replace distributer cap and rotor, if it has one. And ignition cables.

Joe



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Stand in large puddle with bare feet, lick hand, grasp spark plug cable firmly then have an assistant crank the engine over...

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Stand in large puddle with bare feet, lick hand, grasp spark plug cable firmly then have an assistant crank the engine over...

And please have someone film it.

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The chrome, blaster-ray model?
[www.sears.com]

That's the one I have.

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The chrome, blaster-ray model?

That was the model I wish I could have bought. I ended up with the cheaper, plain black model. Still have it (and the dwell/tach) somewhere in a bin in the basement.

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