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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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easiest way to test for spark

i have an 85 carbureted 305 i just swapped out the old intake manifold and i think my timing was off until i did what everyone was telling me to do by the compression stroke crap, i did that but my still wont fire but its cranking(but it cranks very fast). what should i do??????
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Re: easiest way to test for spark

You can stick an inductive timing light on any plug wire. Cranking the engine over should fire the light if the plug is firing.
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