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| billh1963 |
 Jun 28 2013, 06:12 PM
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I don't have any helpers this weekend and want to check for spark at the spark plugs (or at least spark from the coil). I don't have a remote starter so what options do I have for testing (seeing) the spark?
Probably a simple problem but I'm at a loss..... UPDATE 7-26: The cause of my problem was a shorted out tachometer! Once the tachometer was unplugged, I had ignition. A replacement tach was put in and the car runs fine. I would have never thought of that..... |
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| malcolm2 |
Jun 28 2013, 07:21 PM
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I just bought a cool tool from harbor freight. $4.99 at my store, $3.99 7/1. It does not fit our spark plugs or the plug connector. But I found a place lie it down and mock it up where all the connections were touching and it worked. It is called a spark tester.
HF tester You put it between the installed plug and the plug wire. Look thru the back window and see the blinky light as you crank. All my trunk lids are off, so it makes it easier to see, but I bet you can work it out. |
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billh1963 UPDATE- Ignition Solved! If you are working by yourself, how can you check the ignition? Jun 28 2013, 06:12 PM
914_teener
I don't have any helpers this weekend and wan... Jun 28 2013, 06:29 PM
billh1963
I don't have any helpers this weekend and wa... Jun 28 2013, 06:36 PM r_towle Distributor cover off
Rotor off
Key on in ignition... Jun 28 2013, 06:33 PM stugray you can also:
pull plug wire, hook to extra spark... Jun 28 2013, 06:41 PM brant A remote starter switch is 10 or so dollars at the... Jun 28 2013, 07:45 PM worn
I don't have any helpers this weekend and wan... Jun 28 2013, 09:54 PM Dave_Darling Brant's got the best answer--remote starter sw... Jun 28 2013, 10:02 PM The Cabinetmaker Another here for a remote switch. Its just a momen... Jun 29 2013, 04:03 PM McMark Timing light. ;) If it flashes, it sparked. Jun 29 2013, 04:37 PM billh1963 Problem solved...see update in first post Jul 26 2013, 02:10 PM Bartlett 914
Problem solved...see update in first post
Shorte... Jul 26 2013, 04:20 PM |
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