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Re: 'Weak spark' test or tester?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/3/2004

The adjustable testers let you set the voltage. Want at least 25 for most cars and more for a few. Put a scope lead on the coil wire to see the rotor burn-through short out the line; see maybe 8 kv on coil lead when tester on same lead will do 40. Login to read more.