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tim · 03-10-2006

The best way to check for spark is to use a spark tester. It plugs into the spark plug wire and you ground it to the engine. You set it to a predetermined gap like 1/2" or so to mimic the pressure inside the combustion chamber. Most parts stores have them or you can buy them on line for pretty cheap. Make sure to disable the fuel system when doing this.

As far as the slow cranking. You definitely may have a bad starter. Pull it out and have a parts store test it, they will probably do it for free. Before testing it make sure all the ground straps are good and solid and like you said make sure that the connections to the battery are solid.

03-10-2006	#8
tim .. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mondovi, Wi Posts: 1,326	Re: No Cranking Power The best way to check for spark is to use a spark tester. It plugs into the spark plug wire and you ground it to the engine. You set it to a predetermined gap like 1/2" or so to mimic the pressure inside the combustion chamber. Most parts stores have them or you can buy them on line for pretty cheap. Make sure to disable the fuel system when doing this. As far as the slow cranking. You definitely may have a bad starter. Pull it out and have a parts store test it, they will probably do it for free. Before testing it make sure all the ground straps are good and solid and like you said make sure that the connections to the battery are solid.