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Subject:Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
From:Jim Arnott
Date:Tue, 3 Jun 2014 17:05:09 -0700
On Jun 3, 2014, at 4:25 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:

> Why an OLD plug?  I usually just pull the plug in question, put it in the boot, and lay it on the engine.  On the waterboxer, I have a starter switch in front of the license plate, so I can crank from there (with the ignition switch on and the transmission in neutral, with the parking brake set).  mcneely

Because with an old plug, you don�t have to break out the plug wrench. We�re just checking for spark, remember? With an old plug, you can check with no tools.

Jim