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Spark Tester for Ferrari 348 plug wires to coil.

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by rivee, Mar 25, 2022.

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  1. rivee

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    #1 rivee, Mar 25, 2022
    I'm trying to test for spark on my 348, but the plug wire ends and the coil connector is much different than
    my OTC spark tester. I'm afraid I'm not getting a good connection. What does one do in this situation?
     
  2. wmuno

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    #2 wmuno, Mar 25, 2022
  3. Aerosurfer

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    #3 Aerosurfer, Mar 25, 2022
    Why not just leave a spark plug attached to the wire and look for spark when cranking
     
  4. flash32

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    #4 flash32, Mar 25, 2022
    Or use a timing light ..maybe i am giving my age away ..haha

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  5. yelcab

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    #5 yelcab, Mar 26, 2022
    A timing light works.
    An inductive tester works (that is what a timing light pick up is)
    Grab on to the lead also works (not recommended)
    Attach a spark plug and touch it to ground works (but it would misfire)
     
  6. John Glen

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    #6 John Glen, Mar 27, 2022
    Why not just use a meter ? They are copper core wires
     

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