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Subject:Re: acceleration flat spot
From:Joel Walker
Date:Thu, 11 May 95 20:39:46 CDT

On Thu, 11 May 95 19:32:31 CDT <POLLISMJ@ccit.arizona.edu> said:
>How do I recognize possible "arcing of spark plug wires?" I read something
>about it on the purchased box when I replaced my plug wires, but it
>still quite didn't get through to me.

well ... i always just go look in the engine compartment, with the engine
running, at night. in the dark. no flashlight. :)

no, really, that's how i've done it ever since some idiot (who shall remain
brotherless!) told me, "just grab hold of the wires ... it won't hurt you!"
ohyezzzz ... if they're arcing, you might be sparking, when you grab. ;)

but if you look on a dark and stormy night, you will see little blue
lightninganing on the wires.
joel