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Re: Why does it require more to jump a plug gap 'backwards'?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 4/30/2013 9 Replies

When firing normally the spark goes from the coil, thru the plug wire , thru center electrode to ground .

Firing other way, spark has to go thru the engine block to get to the spark plug. Login to read more.

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