The basic test is to see if the carborators carb; the generator gens; the
alternator alters; and the pistons .........
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To: mgs@autox.team.net
From: Denise Thorpe on Fri, Mar 1, 1996 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: Shooting troubles (or Tribbles?)
Dear Puzzled in Seattle,
> I think David wrote:
>
> >Is there spark? I pull a plug, turn the car over, and look for spark.
>
> Now, I was able to follow you until this point.
> But now? How in the world am I supposed to turn over my car? Do you have
> any idea how much that sucker weighs?! Do you use the OEM jack for this?
> And, once I have it turned over, isn't it going to scratch the paint on
> my trunk? (I don't have a roll bar).
> Also you forgot to mention that the radio antenna should be lowered first!
>
> Then, you "look for spark". Hmmm. So I'm turning over the car and
> at the same time I'm looking for spark. Is this "spark" (whatever that is)
> just going to fall out? Will it get damaged when it hits the floor?
> Should I try to catch it?
You missed the part where he said it might be flooded. I think you turn
the car over to let all the water out. If you didn't do this, the spark
might drown.
'67 Sprite
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> Oh, I forgot, I'm supposed to "pull a plug" first.
> But won't that let all the smoke out of those "Lucas" appliances
> under the hood?
No. They only smoke when you plug them _in_ to a 110V outlet. Been there,
done that, burned the t-shirt.
I'm glad I could be of help.
Clueless in San Diego
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