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How do I check if I'm getting good spark?

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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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How do I check if I'm getting good spark?
Just what it says. I want to see that I am getting full power from all 8 plugs. How do I check this?
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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ignition tester. hooks up instead of a spark plug. has more resistance. If it sparks, then you'll be damn sure a normal spark plug would be sparking.
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