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Subject:Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
From:George Hahn
Date:Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:51:52 -0700

Gary Shea wrote:
> Have you checked the spark?  On my westy I just stick a plug lead near the
> plug instead of on it, and watch for sparks...

I keep a spare plug for checking ignition, stick it in the lead and rest
the plug body against the block.  Seems less likely to shock you and I
can't imagine that the electronics can really "tell" the difference.